(A) Investigations of property may be done so by the Zoning Administrator either from a right-of-way without permission of the property owner, or adjacent property (with permission), or from the property suspected of a violation once the inspector has presented sufficient evidence of their authorization and described the purpose of the inspection to the owner, tenant or occupant at the time of the inspection.
(B) In the event that the investigator(s) is (are) denied entry, and providing there is evidence of violation of this chapter, the Plan Commission, Town Council or Zoning Administrator may apply to the court of jurisdiction to invoke legal, equitable or special remedy for the enforcement of this chapter or any applicable ordinances adopted under state code. The application shall include the purpose, violation(s) suspected, property address, owner’s name, if available, and all relevant facts. Additional information may be necessary as requested by the court.
(C) The warrant issued shall order the owner, tenant or occupant to permit entry by the Zoning Administrator for the purposes documented in the application for the warrant.
(Ord. 2002-05, passed 12-30-2002, § 15.3)