(A) By registering a neglected vacant building, an owner may consent to an enforcement officer inspecting the premises for the purpose of enforcing and assuring compliance with the provisions of this subchapter. Upon the request of the enforcement officer, an owner may provide access to all interior portions of a vacant building in order to permit a complete inspection.
(B) Nothing contained herein, however, will diminish the owner’s right to insist upon the procurement of a search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction by the enforcement officer or his or her designee, in order to enable such inspection, and the enforcement officer shall be required to obtain a search warrant whenever an owner refuses to permit a warrantless inspection of the premises after having been advised of his or her constitutional right to refuse entry without a warrant being obtained. In the case of an emergency, as defined herein, a warrantless entry/search is permitted.
(Prior Code, § 4-5-8) (Ord. 182, passed 6-25-2012)