§ 26-403. Inspections.

(a)

The department is the issuing authority and may cause inspection of compliance to be made periodically by its designated agent(s) during the course of the project and shall make a final inspection following the completion of the work. Applicants shall cooperate with the issuing authority in conducting such inspections.

(b)

The department shall have the power to conduct such investigations as it may reasonably deem necessary to carry out its duties as prescribed in this article and administrative guidelines, including but not limited to, the power to enter at reasonable times upon any property, public or private, for the purpose of investigating and inspecting the sites of any land disturbing or tree removal activities.

(c)

The department is authorized to design and implement an inspection program involving private inspectors acceptable to the department.

(d)

No person shall refuse entry or access to any authorized representative or agent who requests entry for the purpose of inspection and who presents appropriate identification, nor shall any person obstruct, hamper or interfere with any such representative while in the process of carrying out his official duties.

(Ord. No. 14-0662, § I, 9-3-14)