(A) Right of entry. The applicant shall promptly allow the city and its authorized representatives, upon presentation of credentials to:
(1) Enter upon the permitted site for the purpose of obtaining information, examination of records, conducting investigations, inspections or survey;
(2) Bring such equipment upon the permitted site as is necessary to conduct the surveys and investigations;
(3) Examine and copy any books, papers, records or memoranda pertaining to activities or records required to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permitted site;
(4) Inspect the storm water pollution control measures;
(5) Sample and monitor any items or activities pertaining to storm water pollution control measures; and
(6) Require removal of any temporary or permanent obstruction to the safe and easy access of such an inspection upon the inspector’s request. The cost of providing the access shall be born by the applicant.
(B) Letter of warning. The city may inspect the project at any time to determine that adequate construction site runoff control is being exercised in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, approved land disturbance plan, or city’s land disturbance plan and implementation requirements. If, based on the city inspection, the site is out of compliance with the provisions, the city will issue a letter of warning to the permit holder outlining the areas of the site in non-compliance and specify a time period in which corrections shall occur.
(C) Notice of violation. If the corrective work is not completed and compliance with the plan has not occurred within the time period set forth in the letter of warning, the city will issue a notice of violation which describes the type of penalty being issued to the applicant as described in § 156.999 of this chapter.
(D) Emergency corrective action. In the event circumstances exist such that non-compliance poses an immediate danger to the public health, safety and welfare, as determined by the city, the city may take emergency corrective action to prevent any such danger. The city shall make a reasonable effort to contact and direct the owner of the subject property to take any necessary action. Any costs incurred by the city in connection with any emergency action may be recovered from the applicant’s financial security.
(Prior Code, § 1303.09) (Ord. 914, passed 04-25-2016)