Salt Lake City, UT Animal Ordinances: Pet Groomer Rules (2026)

It is unlawful for any person to operate or maintain a kennel, cattery, pet shop, groomery, riding stable, veterinary clinic or hospital or any similar establishment unless such person first obtains a regulatory permit from the office of animal services, in addition to all other required licenses and permits.

2.   All applications for permits to operate such establishments shall be submitted, together with the required permit fee, on a printed form provided by the animal services office to that office. Before the permit is issued, approval shall be granted by the Salt Lake Valley health department, the appropriate zoning authority, any applicable business licensing authority, and the animal services office.

B.   A pet rescue permit for foster animals may be authorized for owners of dogs and cats to keep dogs or cats in a residential area, provided:

1.   Such animals are pending adoption from a local city or county operated animal shelter or a section 501(c)(3), United States internal revenue code, humane society shelter; and

2.   Such animals are awaiting adoption; and

3.   Approval is granted by the appropriate zoning authority, Salt Lake Valley health department, and office of animal services; and

4.   Adequate confinement areas are provided; and

5.   Other provisions of this title are complied with, and no animal or premises is deemed to be a nuisance; and