Upon at least 48 hours’ prior notice, the Floodplain Administrator may make reasonable entry upon any lands and waters for the purpose of making an investigation, inspection or survey to verify compliance with these regulations.
(A) The Floodplain Administrator shall provide notice of entry by mail, electronic mail, phone call, personal delivery to the owner, owner’s agent, lessee or lessee’s agent whose lands will be entered at least 48 hours in advance of such entry.
(B) If none of these persons can be found, the Floodplain Administrator shall affix a copy of the notice to one or more conspicuous places on the property for five days.
(C) If the owners do not respond, cannot be located or refuse entry to the Floodplain Administrator, the Floodplain Administrator may only enter the property through a search warrant.
(Ord. 2013-01, passed 1-30-2013)