(A) Authority to inspect. The city, once credentials have been presented, shall have access to premises and to all records pertaining to the site and the MS4. Inspecting, interviewing, copying, sampling, photographing, and other activities conducted on the premises shall be limited to those which are reasonably needed by the city to determine compliance with the requirements of this chapter. All persons shall allow activities to be conducted in safe and non-hazardous conditions with a minimum of delay.
(1) In cases of alleged imminent hazard, the premises may be inspected immediately.
(2) Persons (as owner/agents for the property) may be present for the inspection if the occupant (renter or leaser) concurs. The inability to either contact the owner or agent, or meet at their convenience, shall not require the inspection to be rescheduled.
(B) Monitoring activities. The city may order any person engaged in any activities that may cause or contribute to illicit discharges of pollutants to the MS4 to monitor activities, analyze the results, and furnish any reports as the city may reasonably specify. The costs of the activities, analyses, and reports shall be borne by the recipient of the order.
(C) Access refusal. If an authorized employee of the city is refused access to any premises and is able to demonstrate probable cause to believe that there may be a violation of this chapter, the city will seek an issuance of a search warrant from the City Court.
(Ord. 2008-017, passed 10-9-08)