§ 8-5. Written notice.

(a)

All written notices required by this section shall be provided to the alleged violator by certified mail, return receipt requested, provided if such notice is sent to the owner of the property in question at the address listed in the tax collector's office for tax notices, and at any other address provided to the county by such owner and is returned as unclaimed or refused, notice may be provided by posting and by first class mail directed to the addresses furnished to the county with a properly executed proof of mailing or affidavit confirming the first class mailing; hand delivery by the sheriff or other law enforcement officer, or by the code enforcement manager or designee; or by leaving the notice at the alleged violator's usual place of residence with some person of his or her family above fifteen (15) years of age, and informing such person of the contents of the written notice; or in the case of commercial premises, leaving the notice with the manager or other person in charge.

(b)

In addition to providing written notice as set forth in subsection (a), written notice may also be served by publication or posting as provided in section 162.12(2), Florida Statutes.

(c)

Evidence that an attempt has been made to hand deliver or mail notice as provided in subsection (a), together with proof of publication or posting as provided in subsection (b), shall be sufficient to show that the notice requirements of this part have been met, without regard to whether or not the alleged violator actually received such notice.

(Ord. No. 2004-15, § 2, 3-16-04)