Manchester-by-the-Sea · about 8 mi from our shop
Retaining Wall Design & Construction in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
Stone walls are part of Manchester's landscape, but near water they're treated as structures. They can't go within 50 feet of a wetland, marsh or coastal bank.
Retaining walls in Manchester
What to know before you start.
Granite is everywhere under the soil, and often the best material for the wall itself.
Most landscaping within 100 feet of a resource area needs a filing. We handle it and plan the timeline.
Local rules that can affect your retaining walls project.
50-foot no-build zone
No structures within 50 feet, and structures explicitly include patios, stone walls, terraces, steps, fences, pools and sheds.
Source: Manchester Wetlands Regulations (amended 2021) ↗Most landscaping near water needs a filing
Within 100 feet of wetlands, streams, beaches, coastal banks, dunes or floodplains (200 feet of rivers), most landscaping beyond routine upkeep requires a filing. The Commission has 21 days to hold a hearing and 21 more to issue a permit.
Source: Manchester Conservation FAQ ↗
We check the current requirements for every project before we start.
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