Retaining Wall Permit — Draper, Utah · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-13 · Source: https://www.draperutah.gov/business-development/building-and-renovating/building-permits/
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Retaining Wall Permit in Draper, Utah
Required for retaining walls over 4 feet in height in Draper. Draper has a specific Retaining Wall / Helical Permit with a $500 application fee and $250 permit fee per Resolution 26-29. Engineered plans and a geotechnical report are required. Draper publishes a Retaining Walls submittal checklist.
Verified 2026-07-13 · Source
When you need this permit
- Retaining walls over 4 feet in total height (measured from bottom of footing to top of wall)
- Any retaining wall supporting a surcharge (driveway, structure, or slope above)
- Retaining walls in a drainage or flood path
- Tiered walls where total retained height exceeds 4 feet
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Fee schedule
Review timeline
Inspection process
- 1
Footing
Footing excavation, rebar, and forms before concrete pour
- 2
Backfill / Drainage
Drainage gravel, pipe, and filter fabric before backfill
- 3
Final
Wall complete, drainage functional, site graded
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Tips
- Draper charges $500.00 application fee + $250.00 permit fee = $750.00 total for the Retaining Wall / Helical Permit per Resolution 26-29.
- Draper publishes Retaining Wall submittal checklist and Geotechnical Engineering Standards on the Building Permits page.
- Retaining walls over 4 feet require engineered plans stamped by a Utah-licensed PE.
- Drainage behind the wall is critical in Draper's hillside terrain — most retaining wall failures are caused by water pressure.
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