1.40.030 Service of notices.
A. Except as provided in subsection (D) of this section, whenever a notice is required to be given under the Municipal Code for the enforcement of a proposed order or for hearing or appeals purposes, the notice shall be served by any of the following methods, unless different provisions are otherwise specifically stated to apply:
1. Personal service upon the responsible party; or
2. Certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested. Simultaneously, a duplicate notice may be sent by regular mail, postage prepaid. If a notice that is sent by certified mail is returned unsigned, service shall be deemed effective pursuant to service of the duplicate notice by regular mail; provided, that the duplicate notice sent by regular mail is not returned as undeliverable. Notice shall be mailed to the last address shown on the county tax assessor’s records if the notice concerns real property, and to the last known address of any other party to the proceeding shown in official records of the City of Chula Vista;
3. Posting the notice conspicuously on or in front of the property.
B. Posting a notice or duplicate service by regular mail in the manner described above shall be deemed effective on the third day after mailing or posting; service by certified mail shall be effective as of the date of signed receipt.
C. The service of an initial notice of violation may also be sent by regular mail. Service of a notice of violation by regular mail is effective on the third day after mailing.
D. Service of notice through which a lien will be placed upon real property will be in accordance with Code of Civil Procedure Sections 415.10, 415.20, 415.30, or Section 415.40 if the responsible party resides out of state.
E. The failure of any party or person with an interest in the property or the proceeding to receive any notice which has been duly sent or posted in accordance with this section shall not affect the validity of any proceedings taken under this code. (Ord. 2718 § 3, 1998).