7.01.150: AUTHORITY TO INSPECT:
Enforcement officials are hereby authorized, in accordance with applicable law, to enter upon any property or premises to ascertain whether the provisions of this code or applicable state codes are being obeyed and to make any reasonable, lawful examination or survey necessary to determine compliance with this code or applicable state codes. This may include the taking of photographs, samples or other physical evidence. All inspections, entries, examinations and surveys shall be done in a reasonable manner. If a property owner or responsible person refuses to allow an enforcement official to enter property, the enforcement official shall obtain a search warrant before entering the property. (Ord. 03-09, 4-24-2003)