Sec. 15.7. Inspections and Investigations

15.7.1. Authorization of Inspection Program

A program of inspection and investigations to determine compliance with this Ordinance and orders, plans, permits, and authorizations issued under this Ordinance is hereby authorized. This program shall be conducted under the general authority of the Planning Director, or designee, and shall be carried out by zoning enforcement officers A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products. designated by the Planning Director, or designee.

15.7.2. Inspections of Private Property

A. Inspections on private property to determine compliance may be made at any reasonable time with the consent of the occupant of the property, except that, on projects being developed Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. within Special Flood Hazard Areas or Future Conditions Flood The flood having a one (1) percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year based on future conditions hydrology. Hazard Areas, the Inspections Director, or designee (acting as the Floodplain Administrator The individual appointed to administer and enforce the floodplain management regulations. The Planning Director or designee serves as the Floodplain Administrator pursuant to paragraph 3.21.2, Floodplain Administrator.) shall have authority to make as many inspections of the work as may be necessary to ensure that it is being done according to the requirements of this ordinance and the terms of the permit. In exercising this authority within Special Flood Hazard Areas or Future Conditions Flood The flood having a one (1) percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year based on future conditions hydrology. Hazard Areas, the Inspections Director, or designee, shall have a right, upon presentation of credentials, to enter on any premises within the jurisdiction at any reasonable hour for the purposes of inspection and/or enforcement.

B. Inspections may also be made when an administrative search and inspection warrant has been issued pursuant to NCGS § 15-27.2 by a proper judicial official. To obtain a warrant, the enforcement officer A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products. shall show through facts supplied in a sworn affidavit that either:

1. The inspection is being conducted A land-disturbing activity has been initiated and permanent stabilization of the site has not been completed. as part of an administrative plan to inspect all properties of a certain type, and the determination of the properties to inspect was made in accordance with neutral criteria; or

2. That there is probable cause for believing that a violation The establishment, creation, expansion, alteration, occupation or maintenance of any use, land development activity, or structure, including but not limited to signs and buildings, that is inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance or any order, approval, or authorization issued pursuant to this Ordinance. may exist.