§ 8636 Levee Construction Application Deadline

Water Code·California

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•If you own land or are part of a group that wants to build, fix, or finish a levee, you have to ask for permission.
•You must ask for this permission within 30 days after you tell the public about your plans.
•This rule is for anyone or any group allowed by law to work on levees.

Example

A farmer wants to build a levee to protect their land from floods.

The farmer must first tell the public about their plans. Then, they have 30 days to ask the board for permission to build the levee.

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§ 8636 Levee Construction Application Deadline

Any landowner, reclamation district, drainage district, levee district, municipal corporation or other organization or association authorized by law to construct, repair or complete a levee shall have 30 days after completion of the giving of notice by publication within which to apply to the board for leave to construct, repair or complete the levee. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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landowner reclamation district drainage district levee district municipal corporation construct repair complete a levee board notice by publication

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8636.

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