(A) The City Manager is authorized to make such inspections and take such actions as may be required to enforce the provisions of this chapter. Authorized inspections will be limited to exterior portions of premises.
(B) When it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this chapter, or when the City Manager has reasonable cause to believe that there exists on a premises, a pool that is not maintained in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, the City Manager may enter the premises at reasonable times to inspect.
(1) If the property is occupied, the City Manager will, before entering the premises, present proper credentials and request entry, explaining his or her reasons for the inspection.
(2) If the property is unoccupied, the City Manager will first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other responsible person, as defined in this chapter, and request entry, explaining his or her reasons for the inspection.
(3) If consent to entry is refused or otherwise cannot be obtained, the City Manager has every remedy provided by law to secure lawful entry and inspect the premises, including, but not limited to, securing an inspection warrant pursuant to Cal. Civ. Proc. Code §§ 1822.50 through 1822.57.
(4) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the City Manager has reasonable cause to believe that a pool is in such a condition as to pose an imminent danger to life or property, the City Manager has the right to immediately enter and inspect the premises, and may use any reasonable means required to effectuate the entry and inspection.
(Ord. 4777, passed 9-14-20)