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Chapter 6: Design Guidelines, Maintenance Schedules and Best Practices
Several types of fencing and gates will be important along the Santa Clara River Trail. Black powdercoated
chain link fencing is effective in keeping path users within the trail right-of-way and is low cost
and low maintenance solution. The powder coat finish helps the fence blend into the landscape and
provides a more attractive appearance. Aluminum picket fence is often used as vandal-resistant fence
because it is difficult to cut and scale. Picket fences allow good visual access to the trail and should be
used in areas where it is important to keep “eyes on the trail” is important. Decorative fencing can add
visual interest to a trail and could be used at gateway entrances or adjacent to neighborhoods. Secure
access gates are needed at access points to adjacent
private properties and in areas deemed necessary by the
Ventura Regional Sanitation District and River Ridge
Golf Course operation.
Protection for Sumps and Gas Monitoring Stations
Sumps and methane monitoring stations are located at
regular intervals along the stream bank protection
behind the golf course. Encasing the stations in a secure
enclosure provides protection for them. A tan color is
recommended to blend with the colors of the levee.
Context Sensitive Design Elements
The colors, forms and materials used in the various site
amenities recommended in this plan reflect several
Figure 14. Enclosure for sump or gas
monitoring well
specific elements of the region, including: the unique landscape of the naturalized Santa Clara River
system, the mountains in the distance and the connection to the Pacific Ocean.
The use of angles and colors that blend with the surroundings and elements such as stone and steel
reflect the natural character of the ocean, river and mountain formations throughout the Santa Clara
River Trail corridor. This architectural theme should be carried throughout the trail corridor as a way to
tie the trail together from one unique end to the other.
The following list illustrates the key elements that will make the Santa Clara River Trail an integral part
of the Oxnard community:
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