The Planning and Zoning Department shall inspect any premises in the City for the purpose of enforcing and assuring compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Upon the request of the Planning and Zoning Manager, an owner may provide access to all interior portions of an unoccupied building in order to permit a complete inspection. Northing contained herein, however, shall diminish the owner's right to insist upon the procurement of a search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction by the Planning and Zoning Manager or his or her designee in order to enable such inspection. The Planning and Zoning Manager shall be required to obtain a search warrant whenever an owner refuses to permit a warrantless inspection of the premises. The following shall apply:
(a) Vacant properties will be externally inspected by the Planning and Zoning Manager a minimum of twice per year to ensure the compliance of property maintenance codes;
(b) Vacant properties will be both internally and externally inspected at the start of each registration period (new and renewal) and when the registration is terminated by the property owner;
(c) Vacant properties will be both internally and externally inspected upon acquisition of the property by a new owner and, if said premises is to be utilized for rental purposes, prior to the issuance of a permit as outlined in Chapter 1373 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Conneaut, Ohio;
(d) Any inspection that is to take place within thirty (30) days of a previous inspection may or may not be conducted at the discretion of the Planning and Zoning Manager.
(Ord. 63-12. Passed 8-27-12.)
(Ord. 63-12. Passed 8-27-12.)