Creeks - Compliance

 
BELOW, PERMIT SEEKERS will find online resources to assist in complying with the Creek Protection Ordinance, including Creek Protection Permit forms and reference documents and links.

For comprehensive information about complying with the Creek Protection Ordinance, please see the Guide to Oakland's Creek Protection Ordinance (also available in .pdf format). The Guide will help you assess whether your project requires:

• a Creek Protection Permit;
• other City of Oakland permits; and/or
• permits from other government agencies.

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Documents/Resources

Name of Document/Resource click on name to download (printing hints below table)	Description	Format/Size
NEW! Documents with a star (*) in the "Format/Size" column can be completed online (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4 or higher), and printed.
Creek Protection Permit Forms
Statement of Compliance	compliance with the Creek Protection Ordinance; required for all new development projects	.pdf *, 2 pgs, 188k
Permit Application Cover Sheet	required for all permit applications	.pdf *, 1 pg, 140k
Creek Protection Permit Findings	form to determine if the criteria for approval for the creek protection permit are met	.pdf *, 2 pgs, 100k
Creek Protection Plan	required for Category 3 & 4 permits	.pdf *, 1 pg, 68k
Hydrology Report	required for Category 4 permits	.pdf *, 2 pgs, 100k
Environmental Review Form	For compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, see next section for overview)	.pdf *, 3 pgs, 408k
Reference		to top ^
Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application	State and Federal waterways permit forms	.pdf, 15 pgs, 88k
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)	overview of legislation	website
Guide to the Oakland Creek Protection Ordinance	overview of ordinance	.pdf, 11 pgs, 468k
Copy of Creek Protection Ordinance	complete copy of ordinance	.pdf, 38pgs, 250k
Urban Design Tools for Water	to help design water protection measures	website
Start at the Source: Design Guidance Manual for Stormwater Protection	Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association Manual	links to .pdfs on this website
Best Management Practices (BMPs) and other publications	strategies for minimizing impacts during construction from the Alameda County Clean Water Program	website
Hiring Professionals	tips for hiring professional firms for larger projects	.pdf, 2 pgs, 108k
Firms Known to Use Bio-Engineering Techniques	Consulting and contracting firms known to use bio-engineering techniques in erosion control, creek restoration and bank stabilization projects	.pdf, 2 pgs, 80k
Stormwater Consultants	qualified consultants to assist you in designing post-construction stormwater treatment facilities in order to meet creek protection and clean water requirements	.pdf, 1 pg, 67k
Using Plants to Stabilize Creek Banks	instructions with diagrams of effective stabilization techniques	.pdf, 9 pgs, 228k
Grassy Swales	how and when to use Grassy Swales	.pdf, 4 pgs, 128k
Extended Detention Basin Fact Sheet	how and when to use EDBs	.pdf, 4 pgs, 116k
Native Plants	native plants species common to Oakland creeks	.pdf, 3 pgs, 124k
Fire Wise Native Plants	to help you choose plants	.doc, 5 pgs, 56k
Recommendations for Ecologically Sensitive Fire Abatement	Vegetation Management Practices	.doc, 3 pgs, 32k
Fire Season Notice	Oakland Fire Department fire prevention tips	.pdf, 4 pgs, 20k
"Creeks 101"	An educational slide show outlining what is a creek, why creeks are important, and the beneficial and deleterious impacts of different types of development on creeks	.html (this website)
Clean Creek Campaign		to top ^
Adopt-a-Creek	instructions for participating in Adopt-a-Creek volunteer program	.html, 1 pg, 4k

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