Whenever necessary to make an inspection of any building or premises to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter, or whenever an authorized enforcement official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises any condition that constitutes a violation of this chapter, the enforcement official may enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to perform an inspection, as well as any of the other activities authorized by this section. Any request for entry shall state that the property owner or occupant has the right to refuse entry and if entry is refused, entry may be made upon issuance of a judicial order. If the owner or occupant refuses entry after this request has been made, the enforcement official is empowered to seek authorization from any court of competent jurisdiction for such entry. The enforcement official may request a judicial order authorizing and/or compelling the performance of some or all of the activities authorized by this section.
During any inspection, the enforcement official may collect samples as necessary in order to implement and enforce the provisions of this chapter. This authority shall include the right to require the installation of sampling and metering devices on private property, or to require the person owning or occupying the premises to supply samples.
During any inspection, the enforcement official may require the person owning or occupying the premises to provide any and all records relating to any potential stormwater contamination, illegal discharge, nonstormwater discharge or other violation of this chapter, for review and copying.
The enforcement official shall identify buildings or premises for inspection based upon such reasonable selection processes as the enforcement official determines to be necessary to carry out the objectives of this chapter, including but not limited to: random sampling; sampling in areas with evidence of stormwater contamination, illegal discharge, or non-stormwater discharge to the stormwater conveyance system; and similar factors. (Ord. 2004-042 § 1; Ord. 98-007 § 1; prior code § 87.01.101)