Prior to the institution of any proceedings under § 52.45 (A), the department of public works, the office of community development,
or a designated employee of the city shall cause the occupant, owner of record, or person in control of the premises to be
notified of the existence and nature of a violation and give that person ten days from the date of the notice to eliminate
the violation and comply with the terms of this chapter. The notice shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested,
or by personal service. Proof of mailing shall be prima facie evidence of receipt of the notice. The notice shall not be required
for violations of §§ 52.04 (C), (E); 52.25 (A) (1), (2); 52.26 (B) (2); 52.35 (A), (B); 52.36 (B); or of this chapter or in
the event of an immediate danger to the public health. For purposes hereof, the owner of the premises is presumed to have
appointed the occupant and the person in control of the premises as the owner's agent for purposes of receiving the notices.
