(A) The Compliance Official may inspect any vacant building in the city for the purpose of enforcing and assuring compliance with this section and other applicable regulations.
(B) Upon the request of the Compliance Official, an owner or responsible party shall provide access to all interior portions of the building and the exterior of the property in order to complete an inspection.
(C) If the owner or responsible party is not available, is unresponsive, or refuses to provide access to the interior of the building, the city may use any legal means to gain entrance to the building for inspection purposes.
(D) Prior to any reoccupancy, the owner or responsible party shall request an inspection of the vacant building by the Compliance Official to determine compliance with Chapter 17 of this code and all other applicable regulations.
(E) All application and reinspection fees also shall be paid prior to building occupancy.
(Ord. passed 10-22-2019)