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Retaining Walls
Retaining walls are common and may be needed in parts of
Healdsburg. The visual impact of a retaining wall should be
minimized. It should appear low in scale and blend with the
natural environment. This may include stepping the height of the
retaining wall to follow the topography, and using materials and
textures that blend with the setting.

5.20 Step a retaining wall to follow the natural topography.

5.21 Consider designing or detailing a wall to provide visual
interest. Appropriate methods include:
a. Scoring
b. Staining
c. Landscape screening (vines or other vegetation)

The visual impacts of a retaining
wall should be minimized. It should
appear low in scale and blend
with the natural environment. This
retaining wall does not minimize its
visual presence or blend into the
natural environment.

Consider texturing a wall to provide visual interest.

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