How close can I build to the creek on my property?

Contra Costa County Code Section 914-14 stipulates the required setbacks for structures from unimproved earth channels and drainage easements. Most of the creeks in Moraga are within drainage or scenic easements. A geotechnical engineer should also be consulted when construction is planned near a creek channel, since the danger of creek bank slope failure is always a concern.

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1. How do I find out if my property has an easement?
2. Can I build within an easement on my property?
3. What is the process for a drainage easement encroachment permit?
4. How close can I build to the creek on my property?
5. Can retaining walls be built in the creek channel?
6. What can I do to reduce the erosion of the creek channel?
7. Whom do I contact about creek maintenance or creek dumping?