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Title 18 — CLEAN WATER, DRAINAGE AND RELATED RIPARIAN HABITAT REGULATIONS

Article 2 — Applications

Orinda Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · Orinda

18.05.040 - Lands to which this chapter applies.

This chapter applies to all areas of special flood hazards within the jurisdiction of the city of Orinda, California. (Ord. 04-08 § 2 Exh. A (part))

18.05.050 - Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.

The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Insurance Administration (FIA) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) dated July 17, 1997, and accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and all subsequent amendments and revisions are adopted by reference and declared to be a part of the ordinance codified in this chapter. This FIS and attendant mapping is the minimum area of applicability of this title and may be supplemented by studies for other areas which allow implementation of this title and which are recommended to the City Council of the city of Orinda by the City Engineer. The study and the FIRMs are on file at Orinda City Hall, City Engineer's office. (Ord. 04-08 § 2 Exh. A (part))

18.05.060 - Compliance.

No structure or land shall be constructed, located, extended, converted or altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable regulations. Violations of the provisions of this chapter by failure to comply with any of its requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with conditions) shall constitute a misdemeanor. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the City Council of the city of Orinda from taking such lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation. (Ord. 04-08 § 2 Exh. A (part))

18.05.070 - Abrogation and greater restrictions.

This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate or impair existing easements, covenants or deed restrictions. However, where this chapter and any other ordinance, easement, covenant or deed restriction conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail. (Ord. 04-08 § 2 Exh. A (part))

18.05.080 - Interpretation.

In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions shall be: A. Considered as minimum requirements; B. Liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and C. Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes. (Ord. 04-08 § 2 Exh. A (part))

18.05.090 - Warning and disclaimer of liability.

The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by machine-made or natural causes. This chapter does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the city of Orinda, any officer or employee thereof, the Federal Insurance Administration, or the Federal Emergency Management Agency, for flood damage that results from reliance on this chapter or an administrative decision made under it. (Ord. 04-08 § 2 Exh. A (part))

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  9. Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
  10. Title 13 — PUBLIC SERVICES
  11. Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  12. Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
  13. Title 17 — ZONING
  14. ▸Title 18 — CLEAN WATER, DRAINAGE AND RELATED RIPARIAN HABITAT …
    Overview
    1. Chapter 18.02 — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
    2. Chapter 18.03 — WATERCOURSE MAINTENANCE, ALTERATION AND PROTEC…
    3. Article 1 — Watercourse Maintenance
    4. Article 2 — Watercourse Alteration Permit
    5. Article 3 — Watercourse easements and setbacks.
    6. Chapter 18.04 — DESIGN STANDARDS FOR WATERCOURSES
    7. Chapter 18.05 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
    8. Article 2 — Applications
    9. Article 3 — Administration
    10. Article 4 — Flood Hazard Reduction
    11. Article 5 — Variances and Appeals.
    12. Chapter 18.06 — DEFINITIONS
  15. Title 19 — CODE COMPLIANCE

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