Inspection, Right of Entry, Evidence.
Columbus City Codes § 1307.01
in effect1307.01 - Inspection, Right of Entry, Evidence.
A. The director is authorized to make inspections when there is a valid reason to believe a violation exists of this title or applicable rules and regulations.
B. Upon presentation of proper credentials, the director is authorized, where permission is granted, to enter any dwelling unit, rooming house, sorority or fraternity house, transitional housing, place of business, or premises in the city at reasonable times to perform any duty imposed by this title. If any owner, subject to the provisions of this title fails or refuses to permit free access and entry to the dwelling unit, rooming house, sorority or fraternity house, transitional housing, place of business, or premises, the director may apply for a search warrant, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 2933.21(F).
(Ord. No. 2846-2024, § 1, 11-18-2024)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT13RECOCO_CH1307EN_1307.01INRIENEVFetched: 10/27/2026