(A) Program. A program of inspection and investigations to determine compliance with this chapter and orders, plans, permits, and authorizations issued under this chapter is hereby authorized. This program shall be conducted and carried out under the general authority of the Manager of Planning Services, or designee. Violations of this chapter that are deemed to be in violation of other local, state, or federal agency regulations may be forwarded to those agencies for further review and action.
(B) Inspections on private property. Inspections on private property to determine compliance may be made at any reasonable time with consent of the occupant or property owner upon presentation of credentials. Inspections may also be made when an administrative search and inspection warrant has been issued pursuant to G.S. § 15-27.2 by a proper judicial official. To obtain a warrant, the Administrator shall show through facts supplied in a sworn affidavit that either:
(1) The inspection is being conducted as part of an administrative plan to inspect all properties of a certain type, and the determination of the properties to inspect was made in accordance with neutral criteria; or
(2) There is probable cause for believing that a violation may exist.
(Ord. passed 10-17-2011) Penalty, see § 153.999