New Franklin Notice ordinance (§ 100.160)
Chapter 100: General Provisions · Article II. General Code Provisions
In short: Required city notices are served in person, by certified or registered mail, or by posting at least 5 days ahead; no one may tear down or hide an official posted notice without permission.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Whenever notice may be required under the provisions of this Code or other City ordinance, the same shall be served in the following manner:
1. By delivering the notice to the person to be served personally or by leaving the same at his/her residence, office or place of business with some person of his/her family over the age of fifteen (15) years;
2. By mailing said notice by certified or registered mail to such person to be served at his/her last known address; or
3. If the person to be served is unknown or may not be notified under the requirements of this Section, then by posting said notice in some conspicuous place at least five (5) days before the act or action concerning which the notice is given is to take place. No person shall interfere with, obstruct, mutilate, conceal or tear down any official notice or placard posted by any City Officer, unless permission is given by said officer.
Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 6 of the city's PDF
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.