The City Council of the City of Mill Valley finds that the enforcement throughout the City of this Code, including such codes as have been incorporated herein by reference, as well as any applicable state codes, is an important public service. Code enforcement is vital to the protection of the public's health, safety and quality of life. The City Council recognizes that code enforcement depends upon the codification of precise regulations that can be effectively applied in administrative and judicial proceedings. The City Council further finds that a comprehensive code enforcement system that uses a combination of judicial and administrative remedies is critical to gain compliance with code regulations.
(Ord. 1261 § 2, November 4, 2013)
The City Manager and enforcement officers, as defined in Chapter 8.02 of this Code, have the authority and powers necessary to gain compliance with the provisions of this Code and applicable state codes. These powers include, but are not limited to, the power to use whatever judicial and administrative remedies are available under this Code and applicable state codes. Enforcement officers, excluding peace officers (whose powers are otherwise specified in the California Penal Code), have the power to issue criminal citations, as authorized under California Penal Code Section 836.5, with respect to provisions of this Code and applicable state codes it is their discretionary duty to enforce.
(Ord. 1261 § 2, November 4, 2013)
Enforcement officers, as defined in Chapter 8.02 of this Code, are authorized to enter upon any property or premises within the City to ascertain whether the property or premises is in compliance with the Mill Valley Municipal Code, and to make any inspection as may be necessary in the performance of their enforcement duties, which may include the taking of photographs, samples or other physical evidence, and the making of video and/or audio recordings. All such entries and inspections shall be done in a lawful and reasonable manner. If an owner, lawful occupant, or the respective agent thereof refuses permission to enter and/or inspect, the enforcement officer may seek an administrative inspection warrant pursuant to the procedures provided by California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 1822.50 through 1822.59, as may be amended from time to time, or the successor provisions thereto.
(Ord. 1261 § 2, November 4, 2013)