(A) An inspector, code enforcement officer or peace officer employed by the city may enter free of charge, at any time, any premises, grounds, facilities or structures for which compliance is required by this ordinance and inspect the premises, grounds, facilities and structures located therein for compliance with water quality requirements imposed by this chapter, Cal. Water Code §§ 13000 et seq. (Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act), Title 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et seq. (Clean Water Act) and any applicable state or federal regulations promulgated thereto, and any related administrative orders or permits issued in connection therewith, and gather evidence (pictures, videos, samples documents, etc).
(B) An inspector, code enforcement officer or peace officer employed by the city may enter free of charge, at any time, any place of business for which a business license is required by this chapter and inspect the premises, grounds, facilities and structures located therein for compliance with water quality requirements imposed by Cal. Water Code §§ 13000 et seq. (Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act), Title 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et seq. (Clean Water Act) and any applicable state or federal regulations promulgated thereto, and any related administrative orders or permits issued in connection therewith, and gather evidence (pictures, videos, samples documents, etc). Failure to maintain the business premises, grounds, facilities and structures located therein in compliance with water quality requirements is a violation of this ordinance. The city may initiate enforcement actions against business license holders whose business premises are found upon inspection to be in violation of water quality requirements. The business license holder shall be liable to the county for an additional license inspection and enforcement fee based on the hourly rates provided in this chapter.
(C) The city council may establish a fee by resolution to recover the cost of inspection, sampling, metering and monitoring by the Director of Public Works.
(Ord. 2009-32, passed 5-5-2009; Am. Ord. 2012- 102, passed 6-19-2012)