A. If the owner (or any occupant) does not consent to a code compliance inspection when authorized or required by this chapter, the director or his designee may seek in the circuit court of Lake County a warrant in accordance with the appropriate laws of the state of Illinois to allow an inspection. The application for the warrant shall specify the basis upon which the warrant is being sought and shall include a statement that the inspection will be limited to a determination whether there are violations of the village's applicable property maintenance, building, health, fire, and plumbing codes and ordinances. 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. Vacant building determination;
2. Eyewitness account of violation;
3. Citizen complaints;
4. Plain view violations;
5. Violations apparent from village records;
6. Property deterioration;
7. Age of property;
8. Nature of alleged violation;
9. Passage of time since last inspection;
10. Previous violations on the property.
B. Any code compliance inspection conducted pursuant to administrative warrant shall determine whether there is any unsecured access to the premises (doors, windows and other points of entry); whether flammable liquids or other hazardous materials are stored on the premises; whether the utilities, including water, sanitary sewer, gas and/or electricity are running or have been shut off; whether the sump pump is working; whether there is any standing water in the basement or crawl space; whether the furnace and/or hot water heater are operable, if the gas has not been turned off to the premises; whether the roof or other exterior surface or enclosures are leaking or have been water damaged; whether there are any visible signs of mold; whether there are animals, rodents, vermin or insects present on the premises or in the premises; whether all outdoor pools and/or hot tubs are securely covered and/or drained; and whether any improvements or additions have been unlawfully constructed on the premises or unlawfully occupied.
C. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the village from entering, inspecting or securing any premises when permitted by applicable law. (Ord. 14-02-02, 2-4-2014)