Do I need a local permit to build/replace a retaining wall along the shoreline?

No local permit is necessary if the wall is under 4 feet tall, however a permit from NHDES is needed to build/replace a retaining wall along a protected shoreline. If your wall is greater than 4 feet tall, you should speak to the Building Department about permit requirements.

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1. What is the Shoreland Protection Overlay District (SPOD)?
2. What waterbodies are classified under the Shoreland Protection Overlay District (SPOD)?
3. What uses are prohibited in the SPOD?
4. Do I need a local permit to replace or install a dock?
5. Do I need a local permit to build/replace a retaining wall along the shoreline?
6. What building requirements exist in the SPOD?