The Director of Planning and Development or his authorized representatives pursuant to this subchapter, may make inspections of all buildings, structures and premises located within the jurisdiction of this chapter to determine their compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Such inspections shall be made between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday. All inspections shall be subject to the following standards and conditions.
(A) An inspection may take place only if a complaint has been received by the Director of Planning and Development pursuant to this subchapter, and such complaint, in the opinion of the Director of Planning and Development, provides reasonable grounds for the belief that a violation exists, or such inspection is undertaken as part of a regular inspection program whereby certain areas of the City are being inspected in their entirety by the direction of the Director of Planning and Development.
(B) The Director of Planning and Development or his authorized representative shall furnish to the owner, tenant, or occupant of the building, structure, or premises sought to be inspected, sufficient identification and information to enable the owner, tenant, or occupant to determine the purpose of the inspection, and that the person is a representative of the City.
(C) The Director of Planning and Development or his authorized representative may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant or other legal process for the purpose of securing entry to any premises if the owner, tenant, or occupant shall refuse to grant entry.
(Ord. 62-12-95, passed 1-22-96)