Service of notice.
Riverside Municipal Code § 1.17.040
in effect1.17.040 - Service of notice.
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, any notice required to be given under the Riverside Municipal Code may be served by any of the following methods:
1. Personal service; or
2. Proof of mail, and first class mail to each responsible party at his or her last known address as it appears on the public records related to title or ownership of the property that is the subject of an administrative enforcement action; or
3. As to only those responsible parties who reside at or occupy the property that is the subject of an administrative enforcement action, as determined through diligent investigation; by posting the notice conspicuously on or in front of the subject property and mailing a copy of the notice to them by first class mail.
B. Service by proof of mail or first class mail in the manner described above shall be effective on the date of mailing.
C. The failure of any responsible party or other person with a legal or equitable interest in the property to receive any notice served in accordance with this section shall not affect the validity of any proceedings taken under this Code.
(Ord. 6963 § 2, 2007; Ord. 6479 § 1, 1999)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT1GEPR_CH1.17ADCOENRE_1.17.040SENOFetched: 11/1/2026