Swampscott · about 7 mi from our shop
Retaining Wall Design & Construction in Swampscott, MA
Swampscott's steep, rocky slopes are where retaining walls do their best work, turning hillside into yard.
Retaining walls in Swampscott
What to know before you start.
Retaining walls count as structures in the Olmsted District and the other local historic districts, so ones visible from the street need review.
In beach flood zones, walls fall under the floodplain permit too.
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Local rules that can affect your retaining walls project.
The Olmsted District
The Olmsted District and three other local historic districts review changes visible from a public way. Fences and retaining walls count as structures and need review. At-grade terraces, walks and driveways, and plantings, are excluded.
Source: Swampscott General Bylaws ↗Flood zone permits
In FEMA flood zones AE, AO and VE, the Floodplain Overlay District requires a town permit for all development, including fences, sheds and paving.
Source: Swampscott Zoning Bylaw ↗
We check the current requirements for every project before we start.
Let's talk about your retaining walls in Swampscott.
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