Under the sanitation code, if personal service cannot be obtained, how may the municipality provide notice of violation?

In cases where personal service is not feasible, the sanitation code allows municipalities to utilize alternative methods to ensure that individuals receive notice of a violation. Each of the mentioned methods—publication, posting on or near the front door of the building, and attaching notice to a stake in the ground—serves to provide adequate notice to affected parties in a way that is likely to reach them.

Publishing a notice at least twice within ten consecutive days leverages broader visibility, particularly for individuals who may not be present at their property during that time. This method ensures that the community is informed and that any involved parties have an opportunity to respond or take action regarding the violation.

Posting notice on or near the front door of each building directly communicates with the occupants or owners of those premises, making it likely that they will see the notice when accessing their property. This method provides a tangible means of notification that can prompt immediate attention.

Attaching a place card to a stake driven into the ground is an effective way of ensuring that the notice is conspicuous and cannot be easily overlooked, especially in cases where direct access to the property is restricted. It provides a clear indication of the violation in question right at the location it pertains to.

Since each of these methods fulfills the requirement of