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Santa Clara County Design Guide 19: Guidelines & Standards for Land Use Near Streams
This document provides guidance for designing bank protection projects near streams in Santa Clara County. It covers stream function, erosion causes, and recommended bioengineered methods to prevent erosion. The guide is intended for local agencies, property owners, and professionals. It emphasizes soft, systemic approaches over hard structural methods to improve long-term stability and habitat.
The manual is organized into two parts: a technical primer on stream function and form, and techniques for erosion repair projects. It includes sections on watershed-friendly design, repair techniques, permit guidance, and reference materials.
Covers: How Streams Function · Typical Causes of Streambank Erosion · Embarking on a Bank Protection/Erosion Repair Project · Introduction to Appropriate Watershed-Friendly Design · Detailed Descriptions of Erosion Repair Techniques · Helpful Hints on Obtaining Permits for Stream-bank Repair
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Santa Clara County Design Guide 19: Guidelines & Standards for Land Use Near Streams
User Manual 53 pages · 2.4 MB · ENUser manual for streambank erosion repair and land use guidelines in Santa Clara County.
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What is the purpose of this Design Guide?
To clarify Chapter 1 of the Water Resources Infrastructure Protection Manual and provide guidance for designing bank protection projects near streams.
From: Santa Clara County Design Guide 19: Guidelines & Standards for Land Use Near Streams
What methods does this guide recommend for bank protection?
It recommends "soft" or bioengineered methods, including planting native vegetation, placing logs or minimal rock, and regrading slopes.
From: Santa Clara County Design Guide 19: Guidelines & Standards for Land Use Near Streams