§ 13-1-10. Notices.

(a)

All notices required to be provided by this chapter shall be by:

(1)

Certified mail, return receipt requested; provided if such notice is sent under this paragraph 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 local government by such owner and is returned as unclaimed or refused, notice may be provided by posting as described in F.S. § 162.12 and by first class mail directed to the addresses furnished to the local government with a properly executed proof of mailing or affidavit confirming the first class mailing;

(2)

Hand delivery by the sheriff or officer of the Pensacola Police Department, enforcement officer, code inspector, or other person designated by the city council;

(3)

Leaving the notice at the violator's usual place of residence with any person residing therein who is above fifteen (15) years of age and informing such person of the contents of the notice; or

(4)

In the case of commercial premises, leaving the notice with the manager or other person in charge.

(b)

In addition, at the option of the special master, notice may also be served by publication or posting as provided in F.S. § 162.12, as may be amended.

(c)

Evidence that an attempt has been made to hand deliver or mail notice as provided above, together with proof of publication or posting as provided above, 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. 17-11, § 10, 9-8-11)