(A) Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter, the Zoning Administrator and authorized representatives may enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect. Provided the building or premises is occupied, the Zoning Administrator or authorized representative shall first present proper credentials and request entry. If the building or premises are unoccupied, the Zoning Administrator shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If the entry is refused, the Zoning Administrator or authorized representative shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
(B) When the Zoning Administrator or authorized representative shall have first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry of the building or premises, no owner or occupant or any other person having charge, care or control of any building or premises shall fail or neglect to promptly permit entry.
(Ord. 1189, passed 7-7-2008; Am. Ord. 1409, passed 12-2-2019)