Building Permits & Inspections
Summary
Lehi is streamlining its building permits and inspections to speed up development. Why should you care? Faster approvals mean more housing, businesses, and jobs—if it works.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 31, 2025.
Impact analysis
Property owners building walls over four feet will now face the cost of engineering and permit fees.
Residents living near hillsides will benefit from increased structural safety and reduced risk of landslides.
Property owners who were planning to build large aesthetic walls without professional engineering.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Incorrect measuring led to oversized AF structure approval; Lehi neighbor files court injunction
Rob Shelton | Lehi Free Press A fight over a massive backyard structure on 900 West in American Fork is headed towards court. A Lehi homeowner, whose property is adjacent to the structure, told the American Fork City Council at its Sept. 8 meeting th...
Planning Commission Meeting - Jul 31, 2025
The city is introducing new rules for retaining walls over four feet tall to prevent landslides and erosion, especially on hillsides. This means taller walls will now require engineering and a building permit.
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