§ 1-17. Search warrant or access warrant

(a) Any officer designated by the city to inspect a premises may, upon affidavit, apply to the judge of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant setting forth factually the actual conditions and circumstances that provide a reasonable basis for believing that a nuisance or violation of this Code may exist, including one or more of the following:

(1) That the premises or records require inspection according to the cycle established by the inspecting officer or the council for periodic inspections of records, buildings or premises of the type involved;

(2) That observation of external conditions of the premises and its public areas has resulted in the belief that violations of this Code exist.

(b) If the judge of competent jurisdiction is satisfied as to the matters set forth in the affidavit, he shall authorize the issuance of a search warrant permitting access to and inspection of that part of the premises on which the nuisance or violation may exist.

(Code 1985, § 1-17)