The Building Department shall inspect any premises in the City for the purpose of enforcing and assuring compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. Upon the request of the Building Commissioner, an owner may provide access to all interior portions of an unoccupied building in order to permit a complete inspection. Nothing contained herein, however, shall diminish the owner's right to insist upon the procurement of a search warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction by the Building Commissioner or his designee in order to enable such inspection. The Building Commissioner shall be required to obtain a search warrant whenever an owner refuses to permit a warrantless inspection of the premises. The following shall apply:
(a) Vacant properties will be externally inspected by the Property Maintenance Officer a minimum of twice per year to ensure the compliance of property maintenance codes;
(b) Vacant properties will be both internally and externally inspected at the start of each registration period (new and renewal) and when the registration is terminated by the property owner;
(c) Vacant properties will be both internally and externally inspected upon acquisition of the property by a new owner and prior to an issuance of an Occupancy Permit as outlined in Section 1303.70 of the Planning and Zoning Code.
(d) Any inspection that is to take place within thirty (30) days of a previous inspection may or may not be conducted at the discretion of the Building Commissioner.
(Ord. 2023-28. Passed 6-26-23.)