5.6.17.   Site Inspection
   A.   Post Construction Inspection.
      1.   A permanent certificate of occupancy for any development shall not be issued unless the landscaping required under this section is installed in accordance with these standards and in accordance with the approved site plan, preliminary plat, planned development master plan, or building permit, as appropriate.
      2.   No person shall refuse entry or access to any staff or authorized representative of the Town who requests entry for the purpose of inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials, nor shall any person obstruct, hamper, or interfere with that representative while in the process of carrying out official duties.
   B.   Follow-Up Inspection. The Planning Director shall inspect the site one year after the issuance of a permanent certificate of occupancy in order to ensure compliance with this Ordinance.
   C.   Periodic Inspection.
      1.   The Planning Director may periodically inspect sites subject to the provisions of this Ordinance. If, through inspection, it is determined that a site does not comply with the approved site plan, preliminary plat, planned development master plan, or building permit, a notice to comply shall be served upon the landowner by registered mail with return receipt or other means by the Town.
      2.   The notice shall set forth that which will be necessary to comply with the Ordinance.
      3.   The Town shall have the power to conduct investigations as it may reasonably deem necessary to carry out its duties as prescribed in this Ordinance and for this purpose may enter at reasonable times upon the property, public or private, for the purpose of inspecting the site(s) subject to the provisions of this Ordinance.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)