§ 4¼-10. Notice.

(a)

Notice.

(1)

Notice shall be served by one of the following methods:

a.

Notice is served by posting a "NOTICE: STOP WORK ORDER" on the building or structure which is in violation of this chapter.

b.

Notice is served by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, sent to the actual address or last known address listed on the tax rolls of the parish.

c.

Notice is served in the same manner as service of citation or other process upon any mortgagee or any other person who may have a vested or contingent interest in the premises as indicated in the mortgage or other public records of the parish, if the owner is absent or is unable to be served in accordance with the first two (2) paragraphs of this subsection.

d.

Notice is made by publication once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in the official parish journal if the owner is absent or is unable to be served in accordance with the first three paragraphs of this subsection.

(2)

In the event Notice is mailed, Notice may be served to one of the following responsible parties:

a.

The owner of the premises. "Owner" shall mean the person listed as owner of the premises in questions on the current parish property tax rolls, and the address shall be the last address shown on said rolls

b.

The occupant of the premises. "Occupant" shall mean anyone residing on the premises in questions.

c.

The owner's representative. "Owner's representative" shall mean the general agent, architect, contractor, or any other person who commits the violation. Owner's representative may be served orders or notices in lieu of serving the owner or occupant.

(b)

Procedure for abatement. Notice from the building official shall outline the conditions of abatement, which shall include but not be limited to the violation, the action needed to remedy violation and the time limit for complying with this Ordinance and/or correcting the violation.

(Ord. of 5-5-08(1), § 110)