Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 6 — Sanitation and Health›Chapter 6.7 — URBAN STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
Clovis Municipal Code Art. 4 Inspection and Monitoring
Clovis Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Clovis
Cite as: Clovis Municipal Code Article 4 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 6.7.401. Authority to inspect.¶
Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any provision of this chapter, or whenever an Authorized Enforcement Agent has cause to believe that there exists, or potentially exists, in or upon any premises any condition which constitutes a violation of this chapter, the agent may enter such premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same and to inspect and copy records related to storm water compliance. In the event the owner or occupant refuses entry after a request to enter and inspect has been made, the agent is hereby empowered to seek assistance from any court of competent jurisdiction in obtaining such entry.
(§ 1, Ord. 96-14, eff. August 14, 1996)
§ 6.7.402. Authority to sample, establish sampling devices, and test.¶
During any inspection as provided herein, the Authorized Enforcement Agent may take any samples deemed necessary to aid in the pursuit of the inquiry or to record site activities. Subject to the access provisions of Section 6.7.401, the agent may establish on any property such devices as are necessary to conduct sampling or metering and may perform smoke or dye tests to determine the source of a discharge or pipe.
(§ 1, Ord. 96-14, eff. August 14, 1996)
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