§ 2223. Authority to enter property and inspect.

(a)

Representatives of the public development department (including the director, building official and code enforcement officer) shall have the power to conduct such investigations as may reasonably be deemed necessary to assure or compel compliance with the requirements and provisions of this UDC, and for that purpose are authorized to enter at reasonable times upon any property for the purpose of investigation and inspection.

(b)

No person shall refuse entry or access to any authorized representative or agent of the county who requests entry for the purposes of inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials, nor shall any person obstruct, hamper or interfere with any such representative while in the process of carrying out his official duties.

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)