(A) The Building and Zoning Administrator is authorized to conduct surveys and make inspections in any area of the community to determine compliance with this subchapter or other ordinance the Administrator is empowered to enforce, and shall investigate all complaints, alleging or charging that a violation of this subchapter exists or that a building or dwelling is unfit or unsafe for human habitation or other occupancy.
(B) The Building and Zoning Administrator is authorized, on identification and statement of purpose, to enter, inspect, survey and investigate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., or at any time if an emergency exists, or if requested by the owner or occupant, all buildings, dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units and general premises. The owner or occupant of every building, dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit and general premises or the person in charge thereof shall give the Building and Zoning Administrator free access to such building, dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit or general premises for the purpose of such inspection, survey or investigation.
(C) The Building and Zoning Administrator shall keep records of all complaints received, inspection reports, orders and complaints issued, and of other actions taken and those records shall be available for public inspection.
(Ord. 12-2-17, passed 1-3-2018)