Owatonna, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 115 (2026) § 115.08

(A) Whenever the investigation of an application for registration certificate indicates that the dwelling unit does not comply with this subchapter, §§ 150.015 through 150.024 and Ch. 151 of this code of ordinances or any applicable federal or state statute or administrative rule, or any other city or county ordinance, the Fire Chief shall serve a notice of violation on the applicant in the manner hereafter provided:


(B) Such notice shall:


(1) Be in writing;


(2) Include the street address or other description of the real estate sufficient for identification;


(3) Include a statement of the violation or violations for which the notice is being issued;


(4) Specify a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires; and


(5) Be served upon the owner, or the agent, by personal service or by leaving a copy at the owner or agent’s usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion then resident therein; or by depositing the notice in the United States post office addressed to the owner at the owner’s last known address with postage prepaid thereon or if service cannot be made by any one of the above means then such notice shall be deemed served if a copy of such notice be posted and kept posted for 48 hours in a conspicuous place on the premises affected by such notice. Such notice may contain an outline of remedial actions, which if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this subchapter.


(C) Owners of rental property shall give notice of outstanding violations of this section to any purchaser of such property.


(1992 Code, § 457:45) (Ord. 1316, passed 5-20-2003)