If an owner, occupant or other person in charge of a premises fails or refuses to permit free access and entry to the structure or premises, or any part thereof, for an inspection authorized by this article, the Property Maintenance Enforcement Officer may, upon a showing that probable cause exists for the inspection or for the issuance of an order directing compliance with the inspection requirements of this section with respect to such premises, petition and obtain an order to inspect and/or search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction.
(Ord. 1532, passed 11-26-07)