(1) Fences, walls, and similar structures are permitted within floodways if they do not obstruct floodflows or cause the accumulation of debris that would obstruct floodflows.

(2) All fences parallel to a levee must be located a minimum distance of ten (10) feet off the levee toe.

(3) Fences crossing a levee, where permitted, must be installed at a right angle across the levee.

(4) Fences crossing a levee crown must have an opening a minimum of fourteen (14) feet in width or a suitable gate installed on the levee crown.

(5) After January 1, 1998, new fences that are designed to give way during high water events shall not be allowed on the water side of a levee. Fences proposed to be constructed after January 1, 1998 on the water side of a levee that are partially or wholly under water during high water events, and that are located within state maintenance areas within city limits under the jurisdiction of the board, shall be constructed so as to be removable by the permittee in segments during times of high water events as the water level rises up the levee. The permittee shall remove fence segments at its own expense during high water events so that no part of any fence on the water side levee slope is submerged.

(6) Where the distance between fences would be so close as to interfere unreasonably with levee inspection, maintenance and flood fight activities, the board may deny approval for additional fences.

(7) If, in the opinion of the board, a fence becomes unnecessary due to changes in location of public access points or construction of other fences, the permittee must remove the fence at the request of the board.

(1) The gate width on a levee crown must match or exceed the width of the levee crown with a minimum gate width of fourteen (14) feet. A gate width exceeding twenty (20) feet is normally not required. A gate width of twelve (12) feet may be allowed on levees within urban areas if the levee maintenance equipment and any agricultural equipment which must use the gates is less than twelve feet in width.

(2) Cable or chain gates are not permitted across a levee crown or across a levee access ramp.

(3) Gates shall be hinged, and constructed to provide for ease of operation, maximum longevity, and public safety.

(4) Gates may be opened by authorized Department of Water Resources and maintenance personnel and must remain open when required for levee inspections, maintenance, construction, high water patrol, and flood fight activities.

(5) Where the distance between gates would be so close as to unreasonably interfere with levee inspection and maintenance, the board may deny approval for additional gates.

(6) If, in the opinion of the board, a gate becomes unnecessary due to changes in location of public access points or construction of other gates, the permittee must remove the gate at the request of the board.

(7) Keys shall be provided to local the maintaining agency and the Department of Water Resources for all locks on gates providing access to the floodway, levee ramp, levee toe, and along the levee crown.