Lompoc Municipal Code Art. IV Inspection and Monitoring

Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any provision of this Chapter, or whenever the City has cause to believe there exists, or potentially exists, in or upon any premises, any condition which constitutes a violation of this Chapter, the City may enter such premises at all reasonable times to inspect, examine records, copy records related to stormwater compliance, monitor and conduct surveillance procedures necessary to determine compliance with this Chapter. During any inspection as provided herein, the City may take photographs, samples and perform any testing deemed necessary to aid in the pursuit of the inquiry, or to record site activities. For the purposes of this Chapter, all reasonable times include not only normal working hours, but at any time a discharge is occurring, or may occur.

Where a user has security measures in force which would require proper identification and clearance before entry, the user shall make necessary arrangement with user's security personnel so that, upon presentation of suitable identification, authorized representatives and agents of the City will be permitted to enter, without delay, for the purposes of performing their specific responsibilities. Refusal or obstruction of access for the purpose of inspection, monitoring and surveillance in accordance with this Chapter may result in enforcement action.

In the event the owner or occupant refuses entry after a request to enter and inspect has been made, the City is hereby empowered to seek assistance from any court of competent jurisdiction in obtaining such entry.

(Ord. 1568(10) § 1)