Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this standard, or whenever the city manager or their designee has reasonable cause to believe that there exists a violation of AMC, the city manager or their designee is authorized to enter the premises at reasonable times to inspect or perform the duties imposed by this standard; provided, that if such premises is occupied the code official shall present credentials to the occupant and request entry. If such unit or premises is unoccupied, the code official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner, owner’s authorized agent or other person having charge or control of the premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the code official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.
(Ord. 6047, 2024)