Garden Grove Municipal Code Ch. 11.16 Watercourses and Drains

No person shall fill, obstruct, or maintain any fill or obstruction in, any natural watercourse or any channel carrying stormwater unless a permit to do so has been obtained from the City.

(Prior code § 7140.1; 2804 § 2, 2011)

No person shall construct, reconstruct, alter, repair, install, or maintain any drainage structure in any natural watercourse or channel carrying stormwater unless a permit to do so has been obtained from the City.

(Prior code § 7140.2; 2804 § 2, 2011)

No person shall do anything to any natural watercourse or any channel carrying stormwater that will in any manner obstruct or interfere with the flow of water through such watercourse or channel, and any property owner, lessee, or tenant of any property through which a natural watercourse or any channel carrying stormwater passes shall keep and maintain the same free from any obstructions that will in any manner prevent or retard the flow of water through such water course or channel, except that a water course or channel may be filled or altered if a permit to do so has been first obtained from the City pursuant to this chapter.

(Prior code § 7140.3; 2804 § 2, 2011)

A. Any person desiring to obtain a permit to construct, reconstruct, or repair any drainage structure or to alter or change any natural watercourse or natural drainage channel, or to fill or obstruct the same, shall file an application in writing therefor with the City that shall state:

1. The name and address of the applicant, and if applicant is a corporation, the names and addresses of the principal officers thereof.

2. The place where such construction, reconstruction, repair, or alteration is to take place.

3. The type of construction proposed to be used in such construction, reconstruction, repair, or alteration, together with the materials to be used, shown on an accompanying diagram of the proposed work, and such other information as the City may require to carry out the purposes of this section.

B. If the City determines that the proposed structure, fill, alteration, or repair:

1. Will not constitute a part of the City's permanently improved stormwater drainage system;

2. Will not interfere with the flow of natural stormwater; and

3. Will not injure adjoining property, the City shall issue a permit to do the proposed work in the manner specified in the application, or in such manner as the City may determine is required to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

C. The applicant at the time of obtaining any such permit shall deposit a fee of two dollars with the City if the estimated value of the work does not exceed $200.00 and an additional fee of one dollar for each $100.00, or fraction thereof, of estimated value in excess of $200.00, up to $1,000.00. If the estimated value of the work exceeds $1,000.00, there shall be an additional fee of fifty cents for each $100.00, or fraction thereof, of estimated value in excess of $1,000.00.

D. If the City determines that the proposed structures will constitute a part of the City's permanently improved stormwater drainage system, the applicant shall obtain a Class "B" permit and perform the work under the provisions of Sections 11.12.200 through 11.12.290 in accordance with plans and specifications therefor approved by the City Engineer.

(Prior code § 7140.4; 2804 § 2, 2011)

A. It is unlawful to enter or remain upon any posted water well, reservoir, pumping plant, aqueduct, canal or any other structure, facility, or conductor for storing, diverting, conserving, treating, or conveying water.

B. This section does not apply to any entry in the course of duty of any peace or police officer or other duly authorized public officer.

(1710 § 1, 1980; 2804 § 2, 2011)