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Town of Canton, MA General & Zoning Bylaws

8. Finished Grade. Finished grades should be limited to no greater than a 2:1

8. Finished Grade. Finished grades should be limited to no greater than a 2:1 slope, while preserving, matching, or blending with the natural contours and undulations of the land to the greatest extent possible. Finished grade shall be no higher than the trunk flare(s) of trees to be retained. The design of grade changes at the base of existing large trees shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals or its agent.