(A) If the City Code Enforcement Officer determines any place, dwelling, structure, or premises within city limits is in violation of state or local laws or regulations, the City Code Enforcement Officer will contact the owner, in writing and by certified mail, requesting entrance for an inspection relating to building, housing, fire, safety, plumbing, electrical, health, or zoning concerns. The Officer will provide detailed information alleging the violations of state law or local regulations. Upon receiving the written notice, the property owners will have 30 days to respond to and arrange a date and time for the inspection. If after 30 days of sending written notice the property owner has not responded, the City Code Enforcement Officer will seek to secure an inspection warrant pursuant to state law.
(B) The City Code Enforcement Officer will use due diligence to locate and make contact with property owners. The City Code Enforcement Officer will make three written attempts to contact a property owner before seeking to secure an inspection warrant pursuant to state law.
(C) In support of securing an inspection warrant, the City Code Enforcement Officer will write an affidavit complying with SDCL § 34-43-2.
(D) Upon receipt of an inspection warrant from a magistrate or judge, the City Code Enforcement Officer will personally serve the warrant on the property owner if able to be located. If the property owner is not able to be located, the warrant shall be posted on the property to be inspected at least 12 hours prior to the inspection. The inspection process shall comply with state law and SDCL § 34-43-7.
(Ord. 911, passed 9-4-2018)