(A) The Housing Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to make necessary to determine the condition of dwellings, dwelling units, and premises located within the Township in order to safeguard the general public. For the purpose of making such inspections, the Housing Inspector is hereby authorized to enter, examine and survey at all reasonable times dwellings, dwelling units, and premises located within the Township. The occupants of dwellings, dwelling units or premises may give the Housing Inspector access to any part of such dwellings, dwelling units or premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of making the inspections.
(B) Should the occupants of a dwelling or dwelling unit refuse to give the Housing Inspector access to any part of such dwelling, dwelling unit or premises at a reasonable time for the purpose of making such inspection, then the Housing Inspector, upon affidavit, shall apply to the Municipal Judge of the Township or a Superior Court Judge of the state for a search warrant, setting forth such facts regarding the circumstances that provided probable cause for believing that a nuisance or violation of the Township Code exists in the dwelling, dwelling unit or premises, or setting forth that the requested search warrant is part of an area inspection and is necessary in carrying out a program of property maintenance and neighborhood improvement with the Township.
(Ord. 962-99, passed 11-8-99)