The Code Official is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect subject to constitutional restrictions on unreasonable searches and seizures. If entry is refused or not obtained, the Code Official is authorized to pursue recourse as provided by law. Whenever necessary for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of the Property Maintenance Code or whenever there exists any cause for investigation of a complaint or suspected violation, the Code Official or his designee may enter such property at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed on the Code Official by the Code, provided that if such property be occupied he shall first present proper credentials and request entry. If no response is received to the request for entry, the Code Official or his designee shall leave notice reasonably calculated to advise of impending inspection and the means by which the City may be contacted with regard to such inspection. If no objection is made to the City, the Code Official or his designee shall proceed with the inspection as stated in the notice. If such entry is refused, the Code Official or his designee shall have recourse to every remedy at law to affect such entry.
(Ord. 1459-02. Passed 5-9-02.)