(A) A search warrant in connection with this subchapter shall be sought in the Circuit Court of the county. The court may consider any of the following factors along with such other matters as it deems pertinent in its decision as to whether a warrant shall issue:
(1) Eyewitness account of violation;
(2) Citizens’ complaints;
(3) Tenant complaints;
(4) Plain view violations;
(5) Violation apparent from city records;
(6) Property deteriorated;
(7) Age of property;
(8) Nature of alleged violation;
(9) Similar properties in the area;
(10) Documented violations on similar properties in the area;
(11) Passage of time since last inspection; and
(12) Previous violations on the property.
(B) The application for warrant shall specify the basis on which the warrant is being sought and shall contain a statement that the inspection will be as limited as possible to determine whether there are violations of this code that pertain to health and safety issues related to electrical, plumbing, structural integrity, security, heating and fire safety issues.
(C) The warrant shall provide that any inspection made pursuant to the warrant shall be as limited in scope as possible to allow the inspector to determine whether the structure or dwelling is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter that pertain to health and safety related to electrical, plumbing, structural integrity, heating and fire safety issues.
(Prior Code, § 151.42) (Ord. 06-O-1863, passed 5-7-2006)