§ 9005 Levee Construction Approval Requirements

Water Code·California

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•You need permission from the board before building or using land for certain projects.
•The board can ask for detailed plans, costs, and other info before saying yes.
•The board can set a maximum amount of money you can get for the project.

Example

If you want to build a levee to protect your farm from floods, you need the board's permission first.

The board might ask you to show them your plans, how much it will cost, and then decide if you can do it and how much money you can get for it.

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§ 9005 Levee Construction Approval Requirements

Before granting its permission for the acquiring of any right of way or easement or for the construction of any of the levees or other works mentioned in this article, the board may require the applicant to furnish and submit to the board complete and detailed plans and specifications and estimates of the cost thereof, and the board may in its order granting such permission designate a maximum limit of the amount of compensation to be so allowed therefor. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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right of way easement levees plans and specifications maximum limit of the amount of compensation

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 9005.

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