Planning commission recommends city council adopt new retaining‑wall rules after extended debate

The Planning Commission voted 4–2 to send a draft ordinance to the City Council that would add comprehensive retaining‑wall rules to Herriman’s municipal code, including definitions, permitting thresholds, height limits, location restrictions, and engineering and inspection requirements. Planning staff presented the draft amendment, explaining that state law already bars municipal permitting for unbalanced retaining walls under 4 feet with no external surcharge; the staff draft codifies that threshold and adds local rules. The amendment would: define ‘‘retaining wall,’’ ‘‘subdivision wall’’ and ‘‘surcharge;’’ require permits and engineering for…