Section 10-7-4 Compliance Monitoring
A. Right of Entry; Inspection. The Town Manager or authorized designee shall be permitted to enter and inspect property subject to the provisions set forth in this Section as often as may be necessary to determine compliance with this Article.
1. If a property owner or occupant has security measures in place on the property that require proper identification and clearance before entry into the property, the property owner or occupant shall make the necessary arrangements to allow access to representatives of the Town.
2. Any temporary or permanent obstruction to safe and convenient access to the property to be inspected shall be promptly removed by the property owner or occupant upon request of the Town Manager or authorized designee and shall not be replaced until the inspection is complete. The costs to provide such access shall be borne by the property owner or occupant.
B. Search Warrants. If the Town Manager or authorized designee has been refused access to any part of the property believed to be in violation of this Article, and he/she is able to demonstrate probable cause that there may be a violation of any provision of this Article, or that there is a need to verify compliance with this Article or any order issued hereunder, or to protect the overall public health, safety and welfare of the community, the Town Manager or authorized designee may seek issuance of a search warrant from any court of competent jurisdiction. (08-05, Added, 03/06/2008)