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:
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 |
 Printing Hints
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