§ 9-1-132. Inspection to ensure compliance.

Whenever the director suspects a violation of any provision of this zoning code, determines it necessary to investigate either an application for granting, extension or modification, or an action to suspend or revoke a discretionary permit, or determines it necessary to investigate an application for a discretionary permit or other approval, the director or the director's designated agents may, for the purpose of investigation:

(1)

Enter onto any land in accordance with section 65105 of the state government code, provided that such entry does not interfere with the use of the land by those persons lawfully entitled to the possession thereof; or

(2)

Enter any building or structure after permission from the owner or occupant, provided the entry is in a lawful manner. If the owner or occupant refuses to grant such permission, the director may obtain a search warrant for entrance onto the premises.

(Ord. No. 99-107, § 5, 2-2-99)