(A) Authority. The City Manager or his or her designee is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all of the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Right of entry. When it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this chapter, or when the Building Official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a dwelling a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this chapter which makes the dwelling substandard, the Building Official may enter the dwelling at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this chapter; provided that, if said dwelling is occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant if requested. If said dwelling is unoccupied, the Building Official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the dwelling and request entry. If entry is refused, the Building Official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.
(C) Enforcement procedures. Enforcement procedures under this chapter shall be as specified in the city’s Minimum Housing Code.
(D) Responsibilities defined. Owners remain liable for violations of duties imposed by this chapter even though an owner may have, by agreement or otherwise, imposed on the occupant or tenant or any other individual or entity the duty of furnishing required equipment or of complying with this chapter.
(2005 Code, § 10-127) (Ord. passed 9-12-2005)