Upon presentation of proper credentials, duly authorized representatives
of the City may enter at reasonable times upon any property to inspect,
investigate or ascertain the condition of the subject property in
regard to an aspect related to stormwater management regulated by
this chapter. Prohibitions and unreasonable delays in allowing the
City access to a stormwater management facility pursuant to this chapter
is a violation of this chapter. The failure of any person or entity
to grant entry or to undertake any action which impedes or prevents
entry is prohibited and constitutes a violation of this chapter. Unless
in the event of an emergency, the City shall notify the property owner
and/or developer within 24 hours prior to entry.
In addition to the above remedies, the City may also seek the
remedies and penalties under applicable Pennsylvania statutes, or
regulations adopted pursuant thereto including, but not limited to,
the Third Class City Code, the Storm Water Management Act, 32 P.S. §§ 693.1
et seq., and the erosion and sedimentation regulations, 25 Pa. Code
Chapter 102. Any activity conducted in violation of this chapter or
any Pennsylvania-approved watershed stormwater management plan may
be declared a public nuisance by the City and abatable as such.