(Added by Ord. No. 173,494, Eff. 9/14/00.)
(A) Violations. Notwithstanding the provisions of the grading or building permit, non-compliance with any provisions of this section and, or the required Covenant & Agreement pursuant to Chapter IX Article I Section 91.106.4.1 Exception 15, shall be considered an infraction and may be punishable in accordance with Section 64.70.07, Subsection A, Subdivision 2 of this article. Each day of non-compliance may be considered a separate violation.
(B) Inspection. Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce or verify compliance with any stormwater control provision, as imposed by this article, Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code Article 1 Section 91.106.4.1 Exception 14, and Chapter IX Article 1 Section 91.106.4.1 Exception 15, the Board of Public Works or its representatives are hereby authorized to enter such property at any reasonable time to inspect for compliance with best management practices and perform any duty imposed by this article and the provisions of Section 91.106.4.1 Exception 14 and 15 of this Code, or other applicable law, provided that:
1. If such property be occupied, the Board of Public Works or its representative shall first present proper credentials to the occupant and request entry explaining their reasons therefor; and
2. If such property be unoccupied, the Board of Public Works or its representative shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the property and request entry, explaining their reasons therefor. If such entry is refused or cannot be obtained because the owner or other person having charge or control of the property cannot be found after due diligence, the Board of Public Works or its representatives shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure lawful entry and inspect the property.