What Town Ordinances Determine Responsibility?

Section 107.08.02(j)(5)

(5)Retaining walls dividing properties. When a retaining wall is placed along a shared property line, the maintenance of the retaining wall shall be the sole responsibility of the property owner whose land is located at the higher elevation of the adjacent properties. Learn more here.

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1. How are codes enforced?
2. How do I notify the Town about a possible code violation?
3. What is the procedure for following up on possible code violations?
4. When Is the Town Responsible for Repairing or Replacing a Retaining Wall?
5. When Are Property Owners Responsible for Repairing or Replacing a Retaining Wall?
6. When Are Homeowners Associations Responsible for Repairing or Replacing a Retaining Wall?
7. What Town Ordinances Determine Responsibility?
8. Retaining Wall Information/Mitigation Tips