(A) An administrative search warrant may issue upon a showing that probable cause for the inspection or investigation exists and that the other requirements for granting the warrant are satisfied. Probable cause may be shown by:
(1) Reasonable legislative or administrative standards for conducting a routine, periodic, or area inspection and that those standards are satisfied with respect to the location;
(2) A reasonable administrative inspection program exists regarding the condition of the property and that the proposed inspection comes within that program;
(3) A health, public protection or safety ordinance, regulation, rule, standard or order and that specific evidence of a condition or nonconformity exists with respect to the particular location; or
(4) An investigation is reasonably believed to be necessary in order to determine or verify the condition of the location.
(B) A copy of the administrative search warrant and supporting affidavit shall be retained by the issuing officer and filed by such officer with the clerk of the court to which the warrant is returnable.
(Ord. 2010-04-01, passed 5-12-10)