§ 155.017 INSPECTION, RIGHT OF ENTRY, AND ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS AUTHORIZED.
   (A)   The Zoning Administrator or other designated official is authorized to enforce all sections of this chapter in any manner consistent with the laws of the Village of Smithville, Wayne County, and the State of Ohio. Inspections may be made when, for reason or cause, a violation of this chapter is believed to exist. Inspections may be made at any reasonable time, and only with the expressed permission of the owner or an adult occupant. If entry is denied, the inspector may apply for an administrative warrant from any court of competent jurisdiction to gain access to such property, for the purposes of inspection and/or enforcing an order of the Zoning Administrator or other designated official.
   (B)   The Zoning Administrator or other designated official is also authorized to cause to be performed by third parties, whatever work is necessary to bring nonconforming property into conformity to the provisions of the code and recoup the costs therefrom pursuant to § 155.018.
   (C)   Nothing contained in this section shall limit the right of immediate entry by the Zoning Administrator or other designated official onto any property in the village when he or she determines a condition: by definition of the “Emergency Doctrine” does exist. All appropriate emergency personnel must be immediately informed.
(Ord. 2008-14, passed 7-14-2008; Am. Ord. 2017-4, passed 3-27-2017)