Sec. 26-32. Authority to enter.

For the purposes of determining compliance with, and enforcement of, the provisions of this article, authorized representatives shall, at reasonable times, be admitted to any property from which a discharge is known, or is suspected. When security measures requiring identification and clearance before entry are in place on such property, the owner or agent of the owner, or a lawful occupant of the property shall make all necessary arrangements to allow authorized representatives, upon presentation of official identification, to enter the property without delay. If such entry is refused or cannot be obtained, the manager shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure lawful entry and take necessary action.

If authorized representatives have reason to believe that discharge conditions on, or emanating from, the property require immediate action to safeguard the public health or safety, they shall have the right to immediately enter, inspect the property and take such action, after making reasonable efforts to locate and obtain permission from the owner or an agent of the owner, or a lawful occupant of the property.

(Ord. No. 10209, § 3, 10-18-05)

Sec. 26-33. Warrants, restraining orders, and injunctive relief.

The manager is, for purposes of enforcing this article, empowered to seek restraining orders, other injunctive relief, or search warrants as necessary to enforce this article.

(Ord. No. 10209, § 3, 10-18-05)

Sec. 26-34. Authority to inspect.

Authorized representatives may inspect properties that discharge or are suspected of discharging. Inspections may include reviewing records, reports and test results, conducting site surveys, and examining any wastes, chemicals, storage areas, storage containers, waste generating processes, treatment facilities, and discharge locations. Inspection methods may include photographing, videotaping, or collecting samples for analytical analysis, from any part of the site or from any materials present on the site.

(Ord. No. 10209, § 3, 10-18-05)

Sec. 26-35. Authority to monitor.

Authorized representatives may conduct all monitoring and sampling necessary to ensure compliance with this article and may establish such devices as are necessary to conduct such sampling or monitoring. Such devices shall be installed and operated so as to minimize impact to the owner and occupant of the property.

(Ord. No. 10209, § 3, 10-18-05)

Sec. 26-36. Authority to abate.

If a person in violation of this article fails to comply with an order to abate or a notice of violation with a requirement to immediately abate, the city may abate the problem itself or by private contractor, and assess the responsible party for the cost of such abatement including expenditure of city resources.

(Ord. No. 10209, § 3, 10-18-05)

Secs. 26-37--26-39. Reserved.

DIVISION 3. PROHIBITIONS, NON-PROHIBITED DISCHARGES, AND REQUIREMENTS