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Herriman adopts new retaining-wall and height rules, council selects 'Option 2' for height measurement
Summary
The Herriman City Council adopted Ordinance 2025-20 on Sept. 10, 2025, updating definitions and regulations for retaining and subdivision walls and choosing a citywide building-height measurement method labeled 'Option 2.' Council members cited hillside development and engineering safeguards; the measure passed on a recorded roll call.
The Herriman City Council voted Sept. 10 to adopt Ordinance 2025-20, updating Title 10 of the city code to define retaining walls, subdivision walls, surcharge and building height and to regulate construction and placement of retaining walls.
Staff planner Michael introduced the ordinance, saying it consolidates definitions, adds illustrations to the code, and sets clearer expectations for developers and homeowners. "We're guiding where these retaining walls can be," Michael said, explaining the changes arose from a code review and a planning-commission recommendation to clarify inconsistent rules.
The ordinance creates a distinct…
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