If the director has been refused access to a building, structure, or property, or any part thereof, and is able to demonstrate probable cause to believe that there may be a violation of this chapter, or that there is a need to inspect and/or sample as part of a routine inspection and sampling program of the city designed to verify compliance with this chapter or any permit or order issued hereunder, or to protect overall public health, safety, and welfare of the community, the director may seek issuance of a search warrant through the city attorney.
Nothing herein shall be read to limit the immediate right of entry without a warrant in any emergency situation or where entry is permitted under the Constitution or any state or federal law.
(Ord. 2481 §1 (part))