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LS 37315.2.16 <br />B. B. The owner or the owner's representative must notify the occupants or lessees of <br />the date and time of the interior inspection or otherwise obtain legal access to the <br />unit /s pursuant to the terms of the applicable lease or rental agreement. <br />C. If the occupant or lessee of a rental housing unit does not consent to entry for <br />inspection, the Executive Director is authorized to seek approval of an inspection <br />warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction to cause the inspection to take <br />place. The owner shall not be penalized or fined for the failure of a lessee to <br />afford access to a rental housing unit which is the subject of such an inspection, <br />provided that the owner and /or the owner's representative cooperates with the <br />Executive Director. <br />Sec. 8 -1973. Inspections. The frequency with which a property is inspected over a <br />four -year period shall be determined by the Executive Director, however inspections <br />shall be performed at least once every four years (unless exempt as set forth in this <br />Division). <br />A. Level One Inspection <br />Under the Level One Inspection, only the exterior and /or common areas of the property <br />will be inspected with all violations being cited. This inspection will be done in <br />accordance with a uniform procedure and will involve a standardized checklist of those <br />items which will be evaluated on each property. The checklist will include violations <br />involving any visible substandard and health and safety conditions; general property <br />maintenance violations; and any other violations of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. <br />These violations may include: <br />a. Poorly maintained landscaping <br />b. Lack of address on structure <br />C. Trash and debris <br />d. Inoperative vehicles <br />e, Trash containers in public view <br />f. Lack of paint on wood surfaces <br />g. Balcony storage <br />h. Deteriorated driveways, porches, landings and balconies <br />I. Deteriorated stairs, guardrails, railings and handrails <br />j. Illegal storage <br />k. Unapproved structural /plumbing /electrical /mechanical exterior alterations <br />I. Other unsightly conditions <br />B. Level Two Inspection <br />The Level Two Inspection may be used on multi - family properties and will consist of an <br />exterior inspection of all structures and common areas, and an interior inspection of <br />twenty percent (20 %) of selected units. This exterior and interior inspection will be done <br />in accordance with a uniform procedure of those items which will be evaluated in each <br />Ordinance No. NS -XXXX <br />Page 12 of 16 <br />75B -46 <br />