The Town of Gilbert is considering a change to how it notifies residents of violations under its "community preservation" ordinance, potentially allowing notices to be sent via first-class mail instead of exclusively by certified mail.
During the Feb. 11 council study session, officials discussed an amendment to Chapter 42, Article 8 of the Gilbert Municipal Code, which is about keeping up property. The current ordinance requires notices to be served personally or via certified mail. However, first-class mail was unintentionally omitted.
For the past six months since the ordinance was adopted, the town has sent notices via certified mail. Development Services Director Kyle Mieras said staff plans to bring back an amendment to allow for delivery by first-class mail in the next month or so.
