A. Authority To Enter Property: The Mayor or his representative may make application to the Municipal Court for authority to enter upon land to examine vehicles or junk for the purpose of making a determination as to whether a public nuisance exists and/or securing information as to the ownership of a vehicle or junk thought to constitute a public nuisance and/or securing information as to the identity of the person or persons in control of the land where the vehicle or junk is situated.
B. Warrant Issued: The Municipal Court has authority to issue search warrants and other process necessary to enforce this Chapter.
C. Affidavit: A warrant shall issue only upon affidavit sworn to before a Municipal Judge which establishes the grounds for issuing the warrant. If the Judge is satisfied that the grounds for the application exist or that there is probable cause to believe that they exist, he shall issue a warrant identifying the purpose of the search, and naming or describing the place to be searched. The warrant shall be directed to the Mayor, his representative or to any officer authorized to enforce or assist in enforcing the laws of the State or of the Town. The warrant shall state the grounds or probable cause for its issuance and the names of the persons whose affidavits have been taken in support thereof. The warrant shall command that the search take place forthwith. The warrant shall direct that it be served in the daytime, but for good cause shown, the warrant may direct that it be served at any time. (Ord. 93-08, 10-19-1993)