Cal. Code Regs. tit. 23 § 107

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 107 - Permitted Uses in Designated Floodways

The following uses may be permitted in the designated floodway so long as alone or cumulatively, in the judgment of the board, they will not unduly impede the free flow of water in the floodway or jeopardize public safety:

(a) Open space uses not requiring a closed building, such as agricultural croplands, orchards, livestock feeding and grazing, or public and private recreation areas.

(b) Fences, fills, walls, or other appurtenances which do not create an obstruction or debris-catching obstacle to the passage of floodwaters.

(c) Storage yards for equipment and material, if the equipment and material can be either securely anchored or removed upon notice.

(d) Railroads, streets, bridges, and public utility wires and pipelines for transmission and local distribution.

(e) Commercial excavation of materials from pits, strips, or pools provided that no stockpiling of materials, products, or overburden creates an obstruction to the passage of flood flows.

(f) Improvements in stream channel alignment, cross-section, and capacity.

(g) Structures that are designed to have a minimum effect upon the flow of water and are firmly anchored to prevent the structure from flotation, provided that normally no structures for human habitation will be permitted.

(h) Recreational vehicles and related service facilities that are either floodproofed or are removed during the flood season of the particular stream involved.

(i) Other uses which are not appreciably damaged by floodwaters.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 23, § 107

1. Renumbering and amendment of old sections 75 and 76 to new section 107 filed 9-30-96; operative 10-30-96 (Register 96, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 14 and Register 73, No. 34.

Note: Authority cited: Section 8571, Water Code. Reference: Sections 8609 and 8710, Water Code.

1. Renumbering and amendment of old sections 75 and 76 to new section 107 filed 9-30-96; operative 10-30-96 (Register 96, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 14 and Register 73, No. 34.