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Commission recommends measuring retaining walls from footing to top to match Utah code; >4-foot walls require permits
Santaquin City Planning Commission · January 27, 2026
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Summary
The commission unanimously recommended a code amendment to measure retaining walls from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall to align with Utah Code 19.95.100; walls taller than 4 feet will require structural engineering and a building permit.
Santaquin planning commissioners on Jan. 27 unanimously recommended a code amendment that changes how retaining walls are measured in city code: measurement will be from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, mirroring Utah Code 19.95.100.
Staff explained the proposed edits apply across sections (fences, walls and…
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