Anderson's Zoning Guide lists retaining walls as an accessory use permitted in any required front, side, or rear yard, alongside walks, driveways, curbs, and similar structures. Like other structures, they require an Improvement Location Permit.
Under Section 3 (Accessory Buildings and Uses), the Anderson Zoning Guide expressly permits retaining walls in required yards: accessory uses such as public utility installations, walks, driveways, curbs, retaining walls, mailboxes, name plates, lamp posts, and similar structures are allowed in any required front, side, or rear yard. Because a retaining wall is a structure, an Improvement Location Permit is required before construction, and vision clearance on corner lots must be preserved. Confirm grading and drainage requirements with the Department of Municipal Development before building.
Building a retaining wall without an Improvement Location Permit or in violation of yard and vision-clearance rules is a zoning violation subject to correction and Board of Zoning Appeals review.
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