Grading in Bristol County requires local building/engineering permits and ConCom review near wetlands. Drainage cannot be redirected to neighboring parcels. 780 CMR controls retaining walls over 4 feet.
Grading and earthwork in Bristol County municipalities require local grading or building permits for excavation/fill above specified thresholds (commonly 50 to 100 cubic yards). Site grading must direct stormwater away from structures and cannot adversely affect neighboring properties under common-law nuisance and MGL c. 131 §40 where wetlands are implicated. Retaining walls over 4 feet require engineering stamp and building permit under 780 CMR. Compaction testing required for structural fill. Drainage swales, French drains, and catch basins may be mandated by the local engineering review. Final grade must match approved plans. Work within 100 feet of wetlands or on coastal banks in Bristol County's shore towns requires Conservation Commission Notice of Intent. Stormwater facilities on private land remain owner-maintained.
Unpermitted grading: stop-work order and $250 to $2,500. Redirecting drainage to neighbors: corrective action and civil nuisance liability. Wetlands violations: MassDEP enforcement. Retaining wall failures: owner liability.
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