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r Ordinance No. 2005 -11 residential districts of the City, and to thereby protect property values, eliminate nuisance conditions, prevent blight in the commercial and residential neighborhoods, and improve the residential living experience, as well as the commercial shopping experience, for residents of and visitors to the City of North Olmsted; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, CUYAHOGA COUNTY, AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1: That Section 1363.08 of Chapter 1363 of the Real Property Maintenance Code, entitled "Administration," which presently reads as follows: "1363.08 ADMINISTRATION. (a) Building Commissioner to be Property Maintenance Officer. The Building Commissioner is hereby designated to serve as the Property Maintenance Officer hereunder, and all inspections, regulations, enforcement and hearings on violations of the provisions of this Code, unless expressly stated to the contrary, shall be under his direction and supervision. (b) Inspections. All buildings and premises subject to this Code are subject to inspections at all reasonable times from time to time by the enforcing officer of the City. At the time of such inspections, all exterior parts of the premises must be available and accessible for such inspections, and the owner, operator and occupant are required to provide the necessary arrangements to facilitate such inspections. Such inspections shall be made during regular hours the city offices are open unless there is reason to believe that a violation exists of a character which is an immediate threat to health or safety requiring inspection and abatement without delay. (c) Conduct of Inspectors. Inspectors shall conduct themselves so as to avoid intentional embarrassment or inconvenience to occupants. (d) Right of Entry. (1) Refusal of entry. Where the Property Maintenance Officer or his agent is refused access to the property or is otherwise impeded or prevented by the owner, occupant or operator from conducting an inspection of the premises, such owner, occupant or operator shall be in violation of this Code and subject to the penalties thereunder. (2) Search warrant or access warrant. In addition to the provisions of paragraph (d)(1) hereof, the Property Maintenance Officer may, upon affidavit, apply to the Rocky River Municipal Court 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 exists on the premises. If the Court is satisfied as to the matter set forth in such affidavit, the Court may authorize the issuance of a search warrant permitting access to and inspection of that part of the premises on which the nuisance or violation exists. A warrant for access may be issued by the Court upon affidavit of the Property Maintenance Officer establishing grounds therefor. (e) Procedure Where Violations Discovered. (1) Notice to correct. Where a violation of this Code or the regulations hereunder is found to exist, a written notice from the Property Maintenance Officer shall be served on the person or persons responsible for the correction thereof.