§ 280-2. Notice of violation.

Whenever the First Selectman or his/her designee determines that there has been a violation of any provision of this chapter, except as to § 280-3B, such officer shall give notice of such violation to the person responsible therefore, as hereinafter provided.

A. 

Such notice shall:

(1) 

Be in writing, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested;

(2) 

Set forth the violations of this chapter;

(3) 

Specify a final date for the correction of any violation; however, an extension of time may be granted by the enforcement officer;

(4) 

Be served upon the owner or the owner's agent and the occupant, provided that such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner or agent, or upon such occupant, if a copy thereof is posted in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by this notice or if such person is served with such notice by any other method authorized or required under the laws of this state;

(5) 

Contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect permanent compliance with the provisions of this chapter; and

(6) 

State that the penalties and enforcement provisions of this chapter will become effective on the final date set for the correction of any violation.

B. 

Any person notified in accordance with this section who fails to correct any violation of this chapter by the date specified in said notice shall be in violation of this chapter and subject to its penalties and enforcement provisions.

C. 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the First Selectman or his designee may elect to first provide informal verbal notice to the owner or owner's agent and the occupant of the property in an attempt to resolve the matter prior to formal written notice being sent.