All applicants proposing work on a creekside property must obtain a Creek Protection Permit prior to performing construction or other work. Creekside property, as defined in Oakland’s Creek Protection Ordinance, means those properties located in Oakland as having a creek or riparian corridor crossing the property and/or are contiguous to a creek or riparian corridor. For more information, see the Guide to Oakland's Creek Protection Ordinance and view the Creek Protection section of the City's Municipal Code which may be found under OMC 13.16. Read below for more information on how to apply.