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possible criminal charges (Ord. 2013-012, 2013; Ord. 2009-19, 2009; Ord. 2006-37, 2006; Ord. 2005-29, 2005; Ord. 94-25 (part), 1994). 18.02.030 Notice of Violation and Abatement. 1. Whenever, upon a reasonable belief, a public nuisance exists in violation of this Title, an authorized official may issue a Notice of Violation and Abatement to the landowner(s), containing the following: a. The street address, parcel number(s), or description of the building, structure, premises, or land in terms reasonably sufficient to identify its location; b. A description of the violation(s) including the day or days of the offenses; c. A reference to the Title, Chapter, and Section of the KCC or Kittitas County Health Department regulation or written order which has been violated, if applicable; d. The amount of the fine imposed and to whom and by when it must be paid; e. A description of the action required to abate the public nuisance which may include corrections, repairs, demolition, removal, or any other appropriate action, and a date by which voluntary abatement must be completed; f. A statement that the person to whom a Notice of Violation and Abatement is directed may request an administrative hearing to be conducted by the Hearing Examiner. Such request (Notice of Appeal) must be in writing, accompanied by the appeals fee and must be received by the Public Official within ten (10) working days after the Notice of Violation and Abatement has been served. g. A statement that the landowner must correct the violation and pay the civil penalty; or may appeal the Notice; and h. A statement that the costs and expenses of abatement incurred by the County may be assessed against the person(s) named in the Notice of Violation and Abatement and further that failure to pay said costs may result in a lien for the costs of abatement being assessed against the property. 2. Service of the Notice of Violation and Abatement a. The Notice of Violation and Abatement shall be served by any one or combination of the following methods: i. By both first-class and certified mail with a five (5) day return receipt requested to the last known address of the landowner of the property; or ii. By posting the Notice of Violation and Abatement in a prominent location on the premises in a conspicuous manner which is reasonably likely to be discovered; or iii. By personal service upon the landowner. b. The failure of the landowner to receive such Notice of Violation and Abatement shall not affect the validity of any proceedings taken under this Chapter. Service by certified mail in the manner provided in this section shall be effective on the third day after the date of postmark, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.