§ 150.44 ENTRY AND INSPECTION OF DWELLINGS AND OTHER BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES.
   (A)   The Mayor or his or her authorized representative is authorized and directed to make inspections to determine the condition of all structures and premises located within the village so that he or she may perform his or her duties, safeguarding the health and safety of the occupants of the structures and the general public.
   (B)   For the purpose of making such inspections and upon showing appropriate identification, the Mayor or his or her designee is hereby authorized to enter, examine and survey, at any reasonable hour, all buildings and structures in the village.
   (C)   The owner or occupant of any building or structure or person in charge thereof shall give the Mayor or his or her designee access to such building or structure at any reasonable hour for the purpose of inspecting, examination and survey.
   (D)   If refused, the Mayor may apply to competent authority for a search warrant.
   (E)   Every occupant of a building or structure shall give the owner thereof, or his or her agent or employee, access to any part of said building or structure at any reasonable hour for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to effect compliance with the provisions of this subchapter or any lawful order issued pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.
(Ord. 1988-6, passed 12-5-1988)