§ 14-321. Minimum building standards adopted; investigation.
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Any building or structure whose condition has deteriorated or is operated or maintained
in violation of the minimum standards for the continued use and occupancy of all types
of buildings and structures within the city, as adopted and established in this article,
is hereby subject to investigation upon presentation of evidence of probable cause
for issuance of a search warrant to a magistrate by the code enforcement official,
fire marshal, or health officer designated in accordance with V.T.C.A., Code of Criminal
Procedure art. 18.05. Prior to requesting issuance of a search warrant, such official
shall obtain approval of the city manager/designee.
