10-1-5: INVESTIGATION OF WRITTEN COMPLAINT OF NUISANCE; INSPECTION AUTHORITY:
Except in cases of emergency as described above, the official to whom such notice is given by the City Manager shall forthwith investigate the facts claimed to amount to a nuisance and shall report verification, or lack thereof, to the City Manager within ten (10) days. Said official and any person or officer authorized to investigate public nuisances or enforce this Chapter are authorized to enter upon any property or premises to ascertain whether the provisions of the Code or applicable state codes are being obeyed, and to make any examinations, inspections and surveys as may be necessary in the performance of their enforcement or investigative duties. These may include the taking of photographs, samples or other physical evidence. All inspections, entries, examinations and surveys shall be conducted in a reasonable manner. If an owner, occupant or agent refuses permission to enter or inspect, the enforcement/investigative official may seek an administrative inspection warrant pursuant to the applicable procedures provided for in the Nevada Code of Civil Procedure or any applicable process established by a court of competent jurisdiction. In the case of a criminal investigation, law enforcement may seek a search warrant consistent with the applicable laws of the State of Nevada. (Ord. 253, 9-14-2022)