In connection with the principal functions and activities of the city resource management responsibility, city officials may, in accordance with § 10.20 of this code of ordinances and upon reasonable notice to the owner, enter upon any property within the city for purposes of inspecting geothermal facilities, or monitoring the operational characteristics of such facilities, when such inspection or monitoring is reasonably necessary to the assessment of other indices related to geothermal or ground water reservoir management, or protection of the public safety and welfare. The city shall provide affected property owners or occupants with reasonable prior notice, describing the nature, purpose and duration of the necessary inspection or monitoring; such inspections or monitoring shall be conducted in accordance with applicable city and state procedures for inspections. If any person refuses to permit any officer or employee to enter and inspect, the city officer or employee shall not attempt to force entrance, but shall, with the assistance of the City Attorney, seek a search warrant or other appropriate court order.
(Ord. 09-02, passed 4-13-2009)