A.
Whenever necessary to ascertain the existence of any violation of this code, or of any ordinance of the City, or whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that there exists such a violation, any authorized agent of the City may enter onto any premises or into any building upon presentation of proper credentials to the owner and/or the occupant thereof.
B.
In those situations where there is no owner and/or occupant present, or when such person refuses to permit entry, the agent shall give the owner and/or occupant twenty-four (24) hours' written notice of any intention to enter onto such premises. The notice shall advise the owner and/or occupant that in the event the right of entry is refused, entry will be obtained under an inspection warrant issued pursuant to Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1822.50 et seq. or other applicable warrant permitting a search of the premises pursuant to the Constitutions of the United States and the State.
C.
The City Attorney is authorized to assist the authorized agents of the City in obtaining a warrant or other legal process to permit the search of premises.
D.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ability to effect an immediate entry if:
(Ord. 03-006)