(A) Generally. The City Clerk-Treasurer and/or his or her designated agent shall administer the provisions this subchapter and are hereby authorized to cause inspections on a scheduled basis and/or when reason exists to believe that a violation of this subchapter has been or is being committed.
(B) Authority. When the City Council determined that a violation exists, a written evaluation of deficiencies shall be considered prima facie evidence in any subsequent litigation of a violation under this subchapter.
(C) Inspection access. If any owner, agent, operator, occupant, or other person in charge of a dwelling or dwelling unit fails or refuses to permit free access and entry to the dwelling or dwelling unit, under that persons control for an inspection pursuant to this subchapter, the city may seek a court order authorizing the inspection.
(Ord. 148, passed 9-11-1989)