(a) The city shall:
(1) Inspect each home prior to the initial issuance of a permit and annually thereafter; and
(2) Investigate and may inspect a home upon receipt of a complaint that the home is not in compliance.
A. If the complaint alleges an immediate risk to children or if the complaint alleges child abuse or neglect, the city agent shall immediately report the complaint to the County Department of Human Services at 696-KIDS.
B. Investigation of all complaints shall begin within five working days of receipt of a complaint.
(b) A provider has the right to refuse or terminate a visit from the city agent if he or she feels that he or she is being harassed and/or intimidated by the visiting city agent. The provider shall then contact the appropriate city department for documentation and to arrange for another inspection.
(Ord. 61-90, passed 6-19-1990)