§ 55.005 RIGHT OF ENTRY; INSPECTION AND SAMPLING.
   The facilities, equipment, practices, or operations of privately owned BMPs are subject to inspection by the city. The inspection may include, but is not limited to, sampling, photographs, interviewing staff on alleged violations, and access to any and all facilities or areas within the premises with any effect on the BMPs.
   (a)   The procedures for inspection in § 53.079 and § 53.080 and the state and federal constitutions apply to such inspections.
   (b)   It is a violation of city ordinance to maintain any temporary or permanent obstruction, preventing the city from obtaining safe and reasonable access to any BMP.
   (c)   Notice will be provided prior to inspections, except in emergency circumstances.
(Ord. 9-17, passed 1-10-2017)