Sec. 11.2.1. Functions and Duties

  1. It shall be the duty of the Development Services Department to enforce all the provisions of this Chapter; any regulatory and technical codes adopted in this Chapter; Part 12, Chapter 7. Removal and Disposal of Junked and Abandoned Motor Vehicles; Part 12, Chapter 2. Probationary Rental Occupancy Permit and Rental Dwelling Registration and PROP Notification; and Part 12, Chapter 6. Health, Sanitation and Public Nuisances; and to make all inspections necessary to determine the compliance with the provisions and to exercise all duties and powers imposed or given by applicable General Statutes or any other applicable act of the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina.
  2. All inspectors shall give such bond for the faithful performance of their duties as may be required by the Council.
  3. The administration and enforcement of this Chapter shall be the duty of the Development Services Department unless otherwise stated, which department is hereby authorized and directed to take such lawful action as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this UDO.
  4. The Development Services Department, through the appointment of inspectors, shall have the full power, authority and duties prescribed by the general laws and ordinances applicable to the City to make inspections and to perform all other functions which are authorized or directed by law.
  5. Members of the Development Services Department shall have the right to enter public or private property at such reasonable times as may be necessary for the performance of their duties. Should the owner or occupant of any property refuse to permit such reasonable access, the Development Services Department shall proceed to obtain an administrative search warrant pursuant to G.S. 15- 27.2. No person shall obstruct, hamper or interfere with any such representative while in the process of carrying out his lawful duties.
  6. The City shall also have the power to require written statements, or the filing of reports under oath, with respect to pertinent questions relating to land disturbing activity.