A. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any provision of this chapter, or whenever the director of parks and recreation 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 city manager or his or her designee may enter such premises during normal business hours to inspect the same, take water samples and/or verify that compliance with this chapter is occurring. In the event that the owner or occupant refuses entry after a request has been made, the city is hereby empowered to seek assistance from any court of competent jurisdiction or other state or federal agency staff with jurisdiction in obtaining such entry.

B. Violation of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor and may be enforced by the filing of a criminal action by the city attorney or the issuance of an administrative citation in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1.24 by city staff authorized by the city manager to issue citations. (Ord. 1541 § 1 (part), 2010)