CHAPTER 8.28: WATERCOURSES

Section

   8.28.010   Creek defined

   8.28.020   Nuisance declared

   8.28.030   Placing debris in creeks unlawful

   8.28.040   Duty of landowners

   8.28.050   Removal of obstructions by Director of Public Works

   8.28.060   Abatement by Council resolution

   8.28.070   Abatement; notice; hearing; Council decision final

   8.28.080   Abatement; order to proceed; owner’s right to do work

   8.28.090   Abatement costs; report; posting

   8.28.100   Abatement costs; confirmation; collection

   8.28.110   Construction or removal work; permit required

   8.28.120   Permit; application

   8.28.130   Permit; application; review

   8.28.140   Permit; issuance subject to conditions; appeal; hearing

   8.28.150   Preparation of plans and specifications

§ 8.28.010 CREEK DEFINED.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   CREEK. San Anselmo Creek, all its tributaries, Fairfax Creek, or any other creek, channel or watercourse wherein, during the rainy season of the year or any other time, water runs in a defined channel.

(Prior Code, § 8.24.010)

§ 8.28.020 NUISANCE DECLARED.

   It is declared that each creek in the town and the free and unobstructed flow thereof is essential to the proper drainage of the town and to the protection of life and property in the town. Any weeds, trees, debris, rubbish, rank growth or thing whatsoever in any creek which at any time interferes with the free and unobstructed flow of water in the creek constitutes a public nuisance and is subject to summary abatement as provided by law or as provided in this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 8.24.020)

§ 8.28.030 PLACING DEBRIS IN CREEKS UNLAWFUL.

   It is unlawful for any person to throw, deposit or place any rubbish, debris, garbage or other personal property in any creek, or to in any way obstruct the free flow of water, in any creek at any time.

(Prior Code, § 8.24.030)