(a) Refused Access. Where the Property Maintenance Officer or his or her agent is refused access or is otherwise impeded or prevented by the owner, operator, occupier or agent from conducting an inspection of a rental housing property, such person shall be in violation of this Code and subject to the penalties hereunder.
(b) Search Warrants or Access Warrants. In addition to the provisions of division (a) of this section, the Property Maintenance Officer may, upon affidavit, apply to Parma Municipal Court for a search warrant, setting forth factually the actual conditions and circumstances that provide a reasonable basis for believing that a nuisance or violation of this Code exists on the premises. If the Court is satisfied as to the matter set forth in the affidavit, the Court may authorize the issuance of a search warrant permitting access to and inspection of that part of the premises on which the nuisance or violation exists. A warrant for access may be issued by the Court upon an affidavit of the Property Maintenance Officer establishing grounds therefor.
(Ord. 122-01. Passed 12-19-01.)