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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

Retaining Wall / Helical Permit — Application FeeDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 53
$500.00
Retaining Wall / Helical Permit — Permit FeeDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 54
$250.00
Re-inspection FeeDraper Consolidated Fee Schedule, Resolution 26-29, item 56
$85.00 per inspection

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Draper building department
~10–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing

    Footing excavation, rebar, and forms before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Backfill / Drainage

    Drainage gravel, pipe, and filter fabric before backfill

  3. 3

    Final

    Wall complete, drainage functional, site graded

See the full Draper inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

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.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, for walls over 4 feet. Draper requires structural drawings stamped by a Utah-licensed Professional Engineer (PE), along with a geotechnical report per Draper's Geotechnical Engineering Standards.

Draper charges $500.00 application fee plus $250.00 permit fee for a Retaining Wall / Helical Permit, totaling $750.00, per Resolution 26-29 (July 2026).

Plan review for a retaining wall permit in Draper typically runs 10–21 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Draper City Building Division at (801) 576-6399.

You'll need: Retaining Wall / Helical Permit Application; Engineered Wall Plans; Geotechnical Report; Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Draper requires 3 inspection(s) for a retaining wall permit, in order: Footing, Backfill / Drainage, Final. Schedule each through Draper City Building Division ((801) 576-6399).

Apply through Draper City Building Division at 1020 E. Pioneer Rd., Draper, UT 84020. Phone: (801) 576-6399, email: building@draperutah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.draperutah.gov/business-development/building-and-renovating/.

Draper, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, continues in force; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unaffected by the 7/1/2026 statute revision, continues in force; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition; NOTE: Effective July 1, 2026 (now in force) — 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC replaced the 2021 editions per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027; text independently re-verified live at le.utah.gov 2026-07-16). The 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC were unaffected by this revision and remain in force..

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Draper building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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