§ 22-276. Service of order imposing administrative fines.

(a)

Persons entitled to service. The order imposing administrative fines pursuant to this division shall be served upon the responsible party charged with violating this article. The failure of the enforcement officer to serve any person required to be served shall not invalidate any proceeding under this division as to any other person duly served or relieve any such person from any duty or obligations imposed on him or her.

(b)

Method of service. Service of an order imposing administrative fines may be made upon all persons entitled thereto, either by personal delivery or by certified mail, return receipt requested. Service on any property owner is deemed complete when it is served at the address listed by the owner on the last equalized assessment roll of the county or as known to the enforcement officer issuing the order. If the recipient cannot be personally served, service may be made by substituted service or by posting and mailing by certified return receipt mail, as necessary.

(c)

Effective date of service. Service by personal delivery shall be effective on the date such delivery occurs. Service by certified mail in the manner provided in this section shall be effective as of the date of mailing.

(Ord. No. 99-07, § 3(3.4), 2-24-1999)