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Retaining Wall Permit in Lehi, Utah

Required for retaining walls over 4 feet in height (measured from bottom of footing to top of wall) in Lehi. Lehi's FY 2026 Fee Schedule publishes a specific retaining wall permit fee separate from the general valuation-based schedule.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Retaining walls over 4 feet in total height
  • Any retaining wall supporting a surcharge (driveway, structure, or slope above)
  • Retaining walls in a drainage or flood path
  • Tiered walls where combined retained height exceeds 4 feet

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Fee schedule

Retaining Wall Permit FeeLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section
$250
Performance Bond (refundable)Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section
$2,000
Sidewalk Bond (refundable)Lehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved), Building Inspections section
$2,000
Reinspection FeeLehi City FY 2026 Fee Schedule (approved)
$100

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Lehi 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 Lehi inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Retaining walls over 4 feet in Lehi require engineered plans stamped by a Utah-licensed PE.
  • A refundable Performance Bond ($2,000) and Sidewalk Bond ($2,000) are required in addition to the $250 permit fee. Bonds are returned after the project passes inspection.
  • Tiered walls must be separated by a distance equal to the height of the lower wall — otherwise treated as one wall.
  • Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance by calling (385) 201-1035.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, for walls over 4 feet. Lehi requires structural drawings stamped by a Utah-licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

Lehi City charges a flat $250 retaining wall permit fee per the FY 2026 Fee Schedule. Additionally, a refundable $2,000 Performance Bond and a refundable $2,000 Sidewalk Bond are required. Bonds are returned after the project passes inspection.

Plan review for a retaining wall permit in Lehi typically runs 10–21 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Lehi City Building and Inspections at (385) 201-1035.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Engineered Wall Plans; Site Plan; Drainage Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Lehi requires 3 inspection(s) for a retaining wall permit, in order: Footing, Backfill / Drainage, Final. Schedule each through Lehi City Building and Inspections ((385) 201-1035).

Apply through Lehi City Building and Inspections at 153 N 100 E, Lehi, UT 84043. Phone: (385) 201-1035, email: building@lehi-ut.gov. Office hours: Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (office); phone hours Mon–Thu 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. — call (385) 201-1035 to confirm. Official information: https://www.lehi-ut.gov/departments/building-and-inspections/.

Lehi, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective 2026-07-01, superseded the 2021 edition. NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): Lehi's own Building and Inspections page still lists 'Current Codes: 2021 I Codes' — the city's page has not been updated to reflect the 2024 editions that took effect statewide on 2026-07-01.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle; 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); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle. NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): Lehi's own Building and Inspections page lists '2020 NEC' — this is stale independent of the 7/1/2026 code cycle; the 2023 NEC has governed statewide since its own adoption (predating this fix and not caused by it).; 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; ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017 (Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities) — Lehi City Building and Inspections page; NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): The 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC took effect 2026-07-01 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, superseding the 2021 editions that governed through 2026-06-30. The 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC were NOT changed by this cycle. Confirmed directly against the version of § 15A-2-103 effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027) at le.utah.gov. Lehi's own page (lehi-ut.gov/departments/building-and-inspections/) was checked live on 2026-07-16 and still reads 'Current Codes: 2021 I Codes' / '2020 NEC' — it reflects neither the 2024 code cycle nor the separately longer-standing 2023 NEC.. Local amendments apply — see the Lehi overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.

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 Lehi building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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