A. Purpose: Per the MS4 permit, the City will conduct inspections to monitor all discharges to natural water bodies including lakes, rivers, stream and canals, stormwater controls and BMPs.
B. Scope: Inspections relating to the MS4 permit include but are not limited to illicit discharges, construction activities and post-construction operation and maintenance of stormwater controls, reviewing maintenance and repair records; sampling discharges, surface water, groundwater, and material or water in drainage control facilities; and evaluating the condition of drainage control facilities and other BMPs either publicly or privately owned.
C. Access:
1. Visual Inspections: Visual inspections by the City of discharges to natural water bodies, spills and stormwater related controls on private property within the City limits are permitted by the City at any time.
2. Other Inspections: When a visual inspection is not adequate to determine the extent of discharges to natural water bodies, spills or determine the status of stormwater related controls on private property, real or suspect, the City will give twenty four (24) hours' notice of the inspection to take place and the extent of the inspection. Equipment and manpower necessary to perform the inspection will be allowed to access and work as necessary to determine the state of the situation.
3. Emergency Inspections: During times of emergency including discharges to natural water bodies, spills or potential damage to life or property, real or suspect, the City may access the location of concern on private property as necessary and with the equipment required to determine the status of the situation. Reasonable attempts to contact the property owner prior to the inspection shall be made prior to accessing private property.
D. Fees For Inspections: Fees for inspections shall be as adopted by resolution of the City Council and listed on the consolidated fee schedule. (Ord. 99-2018, 11-13-2018)