Common use of Retaining Walls Clause in Contracts

Retaining Walls. To the extent possible, Developer shall design and construct components of the interim configuration and Ultimate Configuration to provide embankments without the use of retaining walls. Where earthen embankments are not feasible, Developer may use retaining walls. Metal walls, including bin walls and sheet pile walls, recycled material walls and timber walls shall not be permitted. If pipe culverts are to extend through the retaining walls or noise walls, the pipe shall be installed so that no joints are located within or under the wall. No weep holes through the face of the retaining walls will be allowed, except at the base of the walls.