(A) An administrative search warrant is a written order of the Municipal Judge commanding the search or inspection of any property, place, or thing, and the seizure, photographing, copying, or recording of property or physical conditions found thereon or therein, to determine or prove the existence of violations of any ordinance or code section of the city relating to the use, condition, or occupancy of property or structures located within the city, or to enforce the provisions of any such ordinance or code section.
(B) The Municipal Judge, having original and exclusive jurisdiction to determine violations against the ordinances of the municipality, may issue an administrative search warrant when:
(1) The property or place to be searched or inspected or the thing to be seized is located with the city at the time of the making of the application; and
(2) The owner or occupant of the property or place to be searched or inspected or the thing to be seized has refused to allow same after official request by the city.
(C) Any such warrant shall be directed to the Chief of Police or any other police officer of the city and shall be executed by the Chief of Police or said police officer within the city limits and not elsewhere.
(Ord. 340, passed 3-5-2005)