Many property owners like to install berms in order to screen their home from the roadway or from neighbors. Berms are permitted as long as grading standards are met, including but not limited to retaining stormwater on the property and the grading the berm to be no steeper than 2 to 1 ratio, or 50%.
In the absence of a mutual grading easement between adjacent land owners, berms shall be within the property boundaries and outside of right-of-way lines and vehicular access easements. Should your property be located within the Scenic Resource Overlay (SRO), please contact the Planning Office to see if special standards apply if along a scenic corridor.