(A) An inspection, abatement, or demolition warrant shall contain a direction that it be executed on any day of the week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. or where the court has specifically determined upon a showing that it cannot be effectively executed between those hours, that it may be executed at any additional or other time of the day or night. Unless directed otherwise by the court, the warrant shall be executed and returned to the court within 14 days from its date, unless the court before expiration of such time by endorsement thereon extends the time. After the expiration of the time prescribed by this division, the warrant is void unless executed.
(B) An abatement or demolition warrant shall describe the work authorized and set a deadline for completion of work on the property not to exceed 14 days unless good cause is shown why a longer time is necessary. The city may apply to the court for an extension for good cause.
(C) The person authorized by the court to execute a warrant shall, before entry, make a reasonable effort to present the person’s credentials, authority and purpose to an occupant or person in possession of the property designated in the warrant and show the occupant or person in possession of the property the warrant or a copy thereof upon request, except that the person authorized to execute the warrant may promptly enter the designated property if it is, or is reasonably believed to be, vacant or unoccupied.
(D) A Sheriff or Sheriff’s Deputy may be requested to assist in the execution of the administrative warrant. Such Deputy may assist the person authorized to execute the warrant, including using any reasonable force necessary, to enter the property if the administrative warrant specifically allows the use of reasonable force to execute the warrant.
(Ord. 2024-07, passed 9-11-2024)