Salt Lake County limits the number of dogs and cats per household to a combined total that typically allows up to three dogs and four cats on standard residential lots. Exceeding the limit requires a kennel license and often a conditional use permit. Licensing and rabies vaccination still apply. Larger agricultural parcels allow more animals. Foster families working with shelters may have elevated allowances.
Salt Lake County Code Title 8 establishes household pet limits for unincorporated areas and contract cities served by Salt Lake County Animal Services. A common baseline is no more than three dogs and four cats at any one household on standard residential lots, with the total not exceeding a specified combined count. Households exceeding these limits are considered kennels or catteries and require a kennel license, which brings inspections, setback requirements for runs and enclosures, and often a conditional use permit under Title 19 zoning. Each dog still needs to be individually licensed and rabies vaccinated. Agricultural-residential and agricultural zones allow larger numbers of animals based on acreage. Licensed foster volunteers working with Salt Lake County Animal Services, Humane Society of Utah, and Best Friends Animal Society may be authorized to exceed normal limits while fostering. Penalties for exceeding limits without authorization include citations and orders to reduce the number of animals. Reports typically arise from neighbors concerned about noise, odor, or sanitation. Owners planning to exceed standard limits should contact Animal Services and Planning and Development Services in advance to explore kennel licensing or rehoming options. HOA restrictions on pet counts may be stricter than county rules.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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