Sec. 15.1-2. Inspection of premises.
The enforcing officer is hereby authorized and directed to
make inspections to determine the condition of dwellings,
dwelling units, rooming houses and premises located within
the city. For this purpose, the enforcing officer or his representative
duly designated is authorized to execute such powers
as may be necessary and convenient to carry out the purposes
and provisions of this chapter, including but not limited
to the following powers:
(a) To investigate dwelling conditions of the city.
(b) To enter upon premises for the purpose of making inspections;
provided, that such entries shall be made in such
manner as to cause a minimum of inconvenience to persons
in possession.
The city manager is hereby authorized to make and adopt such
written rules and regulations as may be necessary for the proper
enforcement of this chapter; provided, that such rules and
regulations shall be subject to the approval of the city council,
which approval shall be given only after council has followed the
same procedure it uses for adoption of general ordinances. Such
rules and regulations of enforcement shall not be in conflict with
the provisions of this chapter and shall become effective on the
date following final approval by city council. The penalty for
violation thereof shall be the same as the penalty for violation of
any provision of this Code. (10-5-64; 3-3-69; 7-2-73.)
