a. The City Manager, Code Enforcement Officer, Building Official or Inspector, any City of Clearlake Police Officer and any other person specifically appointed by the City Manager to inspect for Code violations, are each authorized with property owner permission to enter upon any property or premises to ascertain whether the provisions of this Code or applicable State codes are being obeyed, and to make any examinations and surveys as may be necessary in the performance of their enforcement duties. Such examinations and surveys may include, without limitation, the taking of photographs, samples or other physical evidence. All inspections, entries, examinations and surveys shall be done in a reasonable manner and according to law. If an owner, occupant or agent of private property refuses to give permission to enter the property in order to inspect it, the Code Enforcement Officer, or other official, may seek an inspection warrant pursuant to the procedures provided for in California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 1822.50 through 1822.57.

b. The Code Enforcement Officer shall keep an itemized report of all costs incurred by the City to abate any public nuisance or collect any related penalties or costs so that these costs may be charged to the violator, and/or against the property in the event of nonpayment, in accordance with this Chapter. (Ord. #2012-159)