(a) The designated City official is hereby authorized and directed to make or cause to be made an exterior inspection to determine the condition of the dwelling(s), occupiable structures and premises located within the City. An inspection in this manner shall occur at a minimum of once every two years.
(b) The designated City official is hereby authorized and directed to make or cause to be made inspections inside a dwelling unit to determine the condition of the dwelling(s), occupiable structures and premises located within the City.
Inspections inside a dwelling unit shall occur whenever the designated City official receives a written complaint from an occupant detailing alleged deficiencies. Property owners shall be given a minimum of forty eight-hour notice of said inspections unless the issue is one that makes the rental unit unsafe for human occupancy.
(c) Upon presentation of proper credentials, the designated City official may enter, with the permission of the occupant, at reasonable times or at such other times as may be necessary in an emergency, any dwelling, building, structure or premises in the City to perform any duty imposed on him or her by the code, provided, however, that if the occupant refuses permission to enter, no entry shall be made without first obtaining a warrant.
(Ord. 5836-19. Passed 12-16-19.)