(A) This chapter shall be known as the “Daviess County Property Maintenance Enforcement” chapter.
(B) The Daviess County Fiscal Court designates the Solid Waste Coordinator as the county official responsible for enforcing the provisions of this chapter.
(C) Upon a verified complaint, the Solid Waste Coordinator, or his/her designee, in consultation with his/her supervisor, shall determine when any particular property violates this chapter by creating a public nuisance and/or creating a danger to the health, safety or welfare of people in Daviess County.
(D) Inspections.
(1) The Solid Waste Coordinator shall make all of the required inspections or shall accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals.
(2) Reports of such inspections shall be in writing and certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual.
(3) The Solid Waste Coordinator may engage any expert opinion necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the Daviess County Fiscal Court.
(E) Right of entry. Subject to any constitutional limitations or restrictions:
(1) When necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this chapter and the Solid Waste Coordinator has reasonable cause to believe that a structure or a condition on a premises violates this chapter, the Solid Waste Coordinator may enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or perform the duties imposed by this chapter.
(2) If such structure or premises is occupied, the Solid Waste Coordinator shall present credentials to the occupant and request entry.
(3) If such structure or premises is unoccupied or abandoned, the Solid Waste Coordinator shall make a reasonable effort to locate the owner, owner's authorized agent or other person having charge or control of the structure or premises and request entry.
(4) If refused entry, the Solid Waste Coordinator shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.
(F) Identification. The Solid Waste Coordinator shall carry proper identification when inspecting structures or premises in the performance of duties under this chapter.
(G) Notices and orders. The Solid Waste Coordinator shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this chapter.
(H) Department records. The Solid Waste Coordinator shall keep official records of all business and activities of the department specified in the provisions of this chapter. Such records shall be retained in the official records for the period required for retention of public records.
(Ord. KOC 1-2016, passed 2-8-2016)