(1) The City Engineer and other duly authorized employees of the city, bearing proper credentials and identification, shall at reasonable times be permitted to enter upon all properties for the purpose of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling and testing in connection with the operation of the municipal storm sewer system. Except in emergency situations, no inspection shall occur without the permission of the owner.
(2) If the city has been refused access to any part of the premises from which storm water is discharged, and is able to demonstrate probable cause to believe that there may be a violation of this section, or that there is a need to inspect and/or sample as part of a routine inspection and sampling program designed to verify compliance with this section or any order issued hereunder, or to protect the overall public health, safety, and welfare of the community, the provisions of § 101.14 governing administrative search and seizure warrants shall be followed.
(Ord. 10-10, passed 9-13-2010; Am. Ord. 02-23, passed 6-12-2023)