§ 16.24.170. Notice of violation.

A.

The director or duly authorized representative shall serve notice of violation of this chapter, except when a dwelling or structure has been determined to be unfit for occupation or use, when there is a repeat violation, or when emergency circumstances exist.

B.

Whenever the director determines that there has been a violation of this chapter or has grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, a notice of violation shall be provided to the owner, occupant, or person or entity in control of the building, structure, or premises where the violation or alleged violation exists. Should the director determine that cumulative violations exist so as to render a dwelling or structure, as defined at Tennessee Code Annotated Title 13, Chapter 21 (T.C.A. § 13-21-101 et seq.), unfit for human habitation, occupation, or use, notice and enforcement of this chapter shall be as prescribed in Article VI of this chapter. Otherwise notice shall:

1.

Be in writing;

2.

Include a description of the building, structure or premises sufficient for identification;

3.

Include a statement of the violation(s);

4.

Include an order to correct allowing a reasonable time to make the repairs and/or improvements required to bring the building, structure, or premises into compliance with this chapter;

5.

Be personally delivered by the director or sent by certified or first-class mail addressed to the last known address; and

6.

If notice sent by certified or first class mail is returned showing that the letter was not delivered, a copy thereof shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the building, structure, or premises affected by such notice.

(Ord. BL2001-585 § 1 (part), 2001)