§ 1.24.110. Right of entry.

A.

Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection of any premises to enforce the provisions of this chapter, and to the extent authorized by law, an enforcement officer may enter on such premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon him or her by this chapter, subject to the requirements of the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution and any other provisions of applicable law.

B.

Whenever practicable, the enforcement officer shall contact the occupant of the premises prior to entry and inform the occupant of the reasons for such entry onto the premises, and if the occupant is other than the owner, the enforcement officer shall also, if practicable, contact such owner. If entry is interfered with by the owner or occupant, such enforcement officer shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure peaceable entry.

C.

When the enforcement officer or his or her designated representative has obtained an inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry, no owner or occupant shall fail to promptly permit entry thereon by the enforcement officer or his designated representative for the purposes permitted by this chapter.

(Ord. No. 852, § 2.A.(Exh. 1), 12-11-2012)