(a) A retaining wall may be constructed on property where topographic conditions warrant or where necessary to retain fill or cut slopes.
(b) In addition to the permit requirements of Section 1148.04, all retaining walls over three (3) feet in height shall require the submission of plans and specifications for approval by the Municipal Engineer. Such plans shall be prepared by a professional engineer.
(c) Retaining walls shall be set back from any property line a minimum of three (3) feet plus one (1) foot for every foot of wall height greater than three (3) feet.
(d) The height of a retaining wall shall be measured vertically from the finished grade of the lower side of the wall to the highest point at the top of the wall.
(e) Retaining walls exceeding three (3) feet in height shall have a hedge, fence or rail at the top edge of the wall.
(f) Retaining walls shall not restrict access to utilities, impede the normal flow of storm water, cross open drainage channels, or be located over an access easement.
(g) Retaining walls shall be maintained by the owner in good repair at all times.
(h) Walls greater than six (6) feet in height or in excess of one-hundred (100) square feet shall be subject to review by the Architectural Review Board. The design and construction of such walls shall be approved by the Architectural Board of Review in consideration of factors of safety and visual impact on nearby uses.
(Ord. 2019-39. Passed 8-13-19.)