A. Procedure To Issue Citations: The city of Reedley shall have jurisdiction to issue citations in which violations of this chapter are alleged. In the city's effort to safeguard life, health, and public welfare in keeping with the character of the city, the city shall remedy such allegations using the procedures set forth in title 1, chapter 12, "Administrative Citations", of this code. These remedies include the procedures for issuance of administrative citations (section 1-12-4 et seq., of this code) and fines assessed (section 1-12-8 et seq., of this code). These remedies shall be in addition to all other legal remedies, criminal or civil, which may be pursued by the city to address any public nuisance.
B. Right Of Entry: The enforcement officer may enter any property or premises at all times to perform any duty imposed upon him/her by this chapter whenever the enforcement officer has cause to believe a violation of provisions of this chapter is occurring, provided that:
1. The enforcement officer shall present proper credentials, state the reason for entry, and request entry from the owner or occupant.
2. If entry is denied, he/she may seek a court ordered inspection warrant if cause exists pursuant to the Code Of Civil Procedure section 1822.50 et seq.
3. If entry is denied, the enforcement officer shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
4. The enforcement officer shall make a reasonable effort to locate the owner of unoccupied property or premises, inform the owner of the reasons for entry, and request entry.
5. The enforcement officer shall not enter any property or premises in the absence of permission to enter, unless an inspection warrant has been issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. 2016-003, 8-23-2016)