9-4.6 Inspection.
a. Initial Inspection. Following the registration of each rental unit an officer shall inspect each rental dwelling unit, or in the case of multi-units, inspect a percentage of the units as determined by the City Enforcement Officer. If the officer determines that the unit is in compliance, the officer shall issue an inspection certificate.
b. Inspection of Converted Units. Any dwelling unit, converted from owner occupied to a rental unit, is required to be inspected prior to being occupied by a renter.
c. Annual Inspection. Following the initial inspection, all rental units shall be subject to an annual inspection at the City’s discretion. Prior to the expiration of each inspection certificate, the owner shall remit an inspection fee to the City and shall allow an officer to inspect each rental dwelling unit to determine whether the units comply with all applicable City codes, ordinances, the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Fire Code, State Housing Law (Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3), and other applicable State laws and regulations. If the officer determines that the unit is in compliance, the officer shall issue an inspection certificate providing all fees have been paid. In addition the property will be removed from the annual inspection list and placed on a triennial inspection list. If during the three (3) year period a founded complaint is received, the property will be placed on the annual inspection list. If any unit is found to be in violation, an order to correct the violation shall be issued pursuant to subsection 9-4.8 of the Clearlake Municipal Code. Any newly constructed rental unit/units shall be placed on the triennial inspection list upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Building Inspector. If a founded complaint is received during the three (3) year period the Code Enforcement Officer may require subsequent annual inspections.
d. Notice of Inspection. At least ten (10) calendar days prior to any routine inspection or reinspection, the Community Development Department, or division thereof, shall mail, by first class postage prepaid, a notice setting forth the following:
1. The address or other identification of the property to be inspected;
2. The date of the inspection;
3. A range of time, not to exceed four (4) hours, during which time the inspection will be made;
4. All inspections will be scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, inclusive, or at such other time as the owner, agent or occupant may consent. (Ord. #102-01)