Walls, Berms and Fences in Buffers.
Tupelo Development Code § 9.9.2
in effect9.9.2. - Walls, Berms and Fences in Buffers.
Where walls, berms or fences are built within any required project boundary buffer, they shall meet the following requirements:
(1) All walls, when located within a buffer, shall be planted on the side facing the adjacent property with at least one upright shrub for every six feet of wall length. Where shrubs are planted adjacent to a wall, the minimum distance between the wall and the property line shall be four feet.
(2) The applicant shall be required to demonstrate provision for access and maintenance of landscaping and the wall structure at the time of landscape plan approval.
(3) Berms located within a buffer shall have side slopes of not less than three feet horizontal for each one foot vertical and a minimum crown width of two feet.
(4) Prior to issuance of the first certificate of compliance, berms shall be planted to ensure coverage by live plant material within three to five years.
(5) Fences shall be maintained in a structurally safe and attractive condition and with finished faces and plantings located towards the adjacent property with at least one upright shrub for every six linear feet of fence length.
Source: City of Tupelo, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/tupelo/codes/development_code?nodeId=CH9LABU_9.9PRBOBU_9.9.2WABEFEBUFetched: 11/1/2026