(A) Planning and Development staff and authorized representatives of the city may periodically inspect sites subject to the provisions of this ordinance.
(B) If, through inspection, it is determined that a person has failed to comply or is no longer in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance, a notice of violation shall be served upon that person by registered mail with return receipt or other means by the city in compliance with the procedures in G.S. § 160D-404(a). The notice shall set forth that which will be necessary to comply with the ordinance.
(C) The city shall have the power to conduct such investigations as it may reasonably deem necessary to carry out its duties as prescribed in this ordinance and for this purpose may enter at reasonable times upon the property, public or private, for the purpose of inspecting the site(s) subject to the provisions of this ordinance. No person shall refuse entry or access to any staff or authorized representative, of the city who requests entry for the purpose of inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials, nor shall any person obstruct, hamper or interfere with that representative while in the process of carrying out official duties; provided, however, that, any staff or authorized representative of the city shall secure either the appropriate consent for inspection of areas not open to the public or will secure an appropriate inspection warrant.
(D) A certificate of occupancy for the development shall not be issued unless the landscaping required under this section is installed in accordance with these standards and in accordance with the approved site plan or subdivision plat.
(Ord. passed 5-13-1996)