1755.07 RIGHT OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT.

   The Superintendent of the Division of Code Enforcement and/or their designee and/or the Commissioner of the Health District and/or their designee is authorized to enter on and into and inspect all premises, dwellings, dwelling units and accessory buildings, subject to the provisions of this Chapter and in accordance with the right of entry defined in City of Youngstown Property Maintenance Code 546.11 for the purpose of determining compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. The owner or other person in charge of the premises shall permit entry by any authorized officer or employee of the City for the limited and exclusive purpose of conducting such inspection, provided that the inspection is carried out at a reasonable time, that sufficient advance notice has been given to the occupants, and that permission to enter was requested and denied by the occupants. Where permission to enter has not been obtained, is denied, or there is probable cause to believe a violation of this Chapter has occurred in a dwelling unit, the Commissioner shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry. The Commissioner of the Health District and the Superintendent of the Division of Code Enforcement may petition any court of competent jurisdiction to seek any relief necessary to enforce the provisions of this Chapter, including, but not limited to, the collection of any fines assessed pursuant to City of Youngstown Property Maintenance Code 546.11.

(Ord. 23-293. Passed 7-31-23.)