No person shall erect, construct, alter, maintain or use any
building or structure or shall use, divide or transfer any land in
violation of this Code or any amendment thereto.
When it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions
of this Code, or when the building official or Community Development
Director have reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a building
or upon a premises or parcel a condition contrary to or in violation
of this Code that makes the building or premises or parcel unsafe,
dangerous, or hazardous, the building official or Community Development
Director may enter the building or premises, or enter upon the parcel
at reasonable times to inspect or to perform other duties imposed
by this Code, provided that if such building or premises or parcel
is occupied or attended that credentials are presented to the occupant
and/or attendant and entry requested. If such building or parcel is
unoccupied or unattended, the building official or Community Development
Director shall make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or person
having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry.
If entry is refused, the building official or Community Development
Director shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure
entry.
Any development or use which occurs contrary to the provisions
of this Code or contrary to any permit or approval issued or granted
under this Code is unlawful, and may be abated by appropriate proceedings.