Any city government law enforcement officer, in addition to any authority vested in him or her, has the power, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter and inspect any dwelling, multi-family dwelling, building, structure or premises within the city as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this subchapter. Needed permission is to be obtained from the occupant or, in the case of unoccupied property, from the owner or his or her agent. If permission is refused or is otherwise unobtainable, a search warrant must be obtained upon the showing of probable cause to believe that a violation may exist, before entry or inspection is made.
(Prior Code, § 92.37) (Ord. 94-4, passed 10-10-1994)