§ 15.26.090. Inspection of premises.  


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  • A.

    After the city receives a complaint about the code compliance of any rental dwelling unit, the city may inspect the rental dwelling unit. Inspections may also be initiated from inspector observations. The inspection shall occur after notice has been furnished to the owner and occupants of the rental dwelling unit.

    The notice shall be sent by mail or by affixing the notice to the rental dwelling unit in a conspicuous location. If the city's inspector shall be denied access to the rental dwelling unit or any part thereof that is appropriate for inspection, the inspector may obtain an administrative search warrant to gain access.

    B.

    In the R-5, R-8 and R-10 zoning districts, the city will perform random mandatory inspection of rental dwelling units. The housing official shall implement a procedure for random mandatory inspections.

(Ord. No. 2163, 7-25-2011)