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Ordinance No. Page 8 DOCSOPEN-MU210-54-1034615.v1-6/25/25 91.041 INSPECTIONS. The compliance official may inspect any vacant dwelling or building in the city for the purpose of enforcing and assuring compliance with this chapter and other applicable regulations. Upon the request of the compliance official, an owner or responsible party shall provide access to all interior portions of the vacant dwelling or building and exterior premises in order to complete an inspection. If the owner or responsible party is not available to provide access to the interior of the dwelling or building, the compliance official may apply for an administrative search warrant and use any legal means to gain entrance for an inspection. Prior to re-occupancy, a vacant dwelling or building shall be inspected and found to be in compliance with the city code and all other applicable regulations. All registration fees shall be paid prior to re-occupancy of the dwelling or building. 91.042 MAINTENANCE OF VACANT BUILDINGS. (A) The responsible party is required to conduct regular inspections, at the minimum once every 30-days, to ensure the vacant building or dwelling is compliant with applicable city property maintenance requirements. (B) Exterior Appearance and Maintenance. All vacant dwellings and buildings must be so maintained and kept that they appear to be occupied. The owner or responsible party shall eliminate conditions in violation of City Code Section 91.001 (Nuisances) and Section 150.085 (Housing Maintenance) (C) Securing. All vacant dwellings and buildings must be secured from outside entry by unauthorized persons or pests. Security must be by the normal amenities such as windows and doors having adequate strength to resist intrusion. All doors and windows must remain locked. There shall be at least one (1) operable door into every dwelling, building and into each interior space. Vacant buildings shall be boarded when the building can no longer be secured against intrusion by the closing and locking of doors and windows in accordance with this section. (1) Architectural structural panels may be used to secure windows, doors and other openings provided they are cut to fit the opening and match the characteristics of the building. Architectural panels may be of exterior grade-finished plywood or Medium Density Overlaid plywood (MDO) that is painted to match the building exterior or covered with a reflective material such as plexi-glass to simulate windows. (2) Untreated plywood or similar structural panels or temporary construction fencing may be used to secure windows, doors and other openings for a maximum period of 14 days.