Question for Shore Things - using gabions for retaining walls?

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Does that state allow the use of gabions for retaining walls along the shoreline?

http://www.terraaqua.com/shore-beach.asp

My waterfront is quite steep going into the water. So if I was allowed to construct a retaining wall it would need to be about 3-4 feet high.

Because of the steepness of the shoreline using just rip-rap would probably not be very effective.

I was thinking that rip-rap enclosed with gabions might be a decent solution. As the rip rap would be more likely to absorb waves vs a concrete/concrete and rock wall.

Although not the most asthetically pleasing solution when stacked up multiple layers in my application the gabions would only need to be a foot or so above the high water mark. If coupled with vegitation on the top of the gabions it should blend in with the landscape well.

Thanks in advance.