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violation of this section, or that there is a need to inspect and/or sample as part of a routine inspection and sampling program designed to verify compliance with this ordinance or any order issued hereunder, or to protect the overall public health, safety, and welfare of the community, then the city may seek issuance of a search warrant from any court of competent jurisdiction. (h) Suspension of storm sewer system access. (1) Suspension due to illicit discharges in emergency situations The city may, without prior notice, suspend storm sewer system discharge access to a person when such suspension is necessary to stop an actual or threatened' discharge which presents or may present imminent and substantial danger to the environment, or to the health or welfare of persons, or to the storm sewer system or waters of the state. If the violator fails to comply with a suspension order issued in an emergency, the city may take such steps as deemed necessary to prevent or m;n;mi~e damage to the storm sewer system or waters of the state, or to minimise danger to persons. (2) Suspension due to the detection of illicit discharge Any person discharging to the storm sewer system in violation of this ordinance may have their storm sewer system access terminated if such termination would abate or reduce an illicit discharge. A person commits an offense if`the person reinstates storm sewer system access to premises terminated pursuant to this section, without the prior approval of the city. (i) Enforceme_nt. (1) Notice of Violation. (a) Upon discovering that a person has violated a prohibition or failed to meet a requirement of this section, under the provisions of this article the city administrator or designee shall serve a notice upon the owner of the property upon which the nuisance exists. Such notice shall be given by certified mail at the last known address as shown on the property tax records of the county. Such notice shall advise that a nuisance exists and require the property owner to abate the nuisance within a reasonable time, as established by the city administrator or designee and stated in the notice. Such time shall not be less than 14 days. Such notice may require without limitation: a. The performance of monitoring, analyses, and reporting; b. The elimination of illicit connections or discharges; c. That violating discharges, practices, or operations shall cease and desist; d. The abatement or remediation of storm water pollution or contamination hazards and the restoration of any affected property; and 11