Scotts Valley Municipal Code Ch. 4.03 Notices

Whenever a notice is required to be given under the Municipal Code for enforcement purposes, the notice shall be served by any of the following methods unless different provisions are otherwise specifically stated to apply:

Personal service.

Certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested. Simultaneously, the same notice may be sent by first class mail postage prepaid. If a notice that is sent by certified mail is returned unsigned, then service shall be deemed effective pursuant to the notice by first class mail, postage prepaid, provided the notice sent by first class mail is not returned.

Posting written notice conspicuously on or in front of the property. The form of the posted notice shall be approved by the Community Development Director.

First Class mail, postage prepaid.

Service by certified or first class mail postage prepaid in the manner described above shall be effective on the date of mailing. The failure of any person with an interest in the property to receive any notice served in accordance with this section shall not affect the validity of any proceedings taken under this Municipal Code. The notice requirements in this section do not apply to initial Notices of Violation, which may be sent by first class mail, postage prepaid. Service of a Notice of Violation by first class mail is effective on the date of mailing.

(Ord. No. 7.6, § 2, 5-5-04)

Proof of service of notice may be made by the certificate of any officer or employee of this City or by affidavit of any person over the age of eighteen years. The proof of service shall show that service was done in conformity with this Municipal Code or other provisions of law applicable to the subject matter concerned.

(Ord. No. 7.6, § 2, 5-5-04)

Whenever a document is recorded with the County Recorder as authorized or required by the Municipal Code or applicable state codes, recordation shall provide constructive notice of the information contained in the recorded documents.

(Ord. No. 7.6, § 2, 5-5-04)