Knox County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 26. ENVIRONMENT |
Article VI. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT |
Division 6. AS-BUILT CERTIFICATIONS; MONITORING AND INSPECTIONS |
§ 26-272. Monitoring and inspections—Right-of-entry.
(a)
The director may enter upon any property which discharges or contributes, or is believed to discharge or contribute, to stormwater runoff or the stormwater system, stream(s), natural drainageway(s) or via any other private or public stormwater management system during all reasonable hours to monitor, remove foreign objects or blockages, and to inspect for compliance with the provisions of this article.
(b)
Failure of a property owner to allow such entry onto a property for the purposes set forth in subsection (a) shall be cause for the issuance of a stop work order, withholding of a certificate of occupancy, and/or civil penalties and/or damage assessments in accordance with section 26-157.
(Ord. No. O-07-12-101, § 2(§ 9.1), 1-28-08)