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Animal Ordinances in Provo, UT (2026)

5 verified animal ordinances for Provo, Utah, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Chickens & Livestock

Provo may allow backyard chickens with limits. Roosters typically banned in residential areas. Livestock requires agricultural zoning.

Provo Chickens & Livestock Rules

Some Restrictions

Dog Leash Laws

Provo City requires all dogs to be on a leash or otherwise restrained when not on the owner's property. Dogs must be under restraint in all public areas including city parks, unless the area is a designated off-leash park.

Provo Dog Leash Law

Some Restrictions

Breed Restrictions

Utah state law prohibits breed-specific legislation. Provo cannot ban or restrict specific dog breeds. No breed-specific ordinances exist. Dangerous/vicious dog rules apply regardless of breed based on behavior.

Provo Breed Restrictions

Few Restrictions

Beekeeping

Provo City Code Title 8 includes beekeeping definitions and regulates apiaries in residential areas. Utah Code §4-2-103 (Utah Department of Agriculture) governs statewide beekeeping registration. Mason bees are treated separately from honeybees.

Provo Beekeeping Rules

Few Restrictions

Exotic Pets

Utah regulates exotic wildlife ownership under Utah Admin Code R657-3. 'Exotic wildlife' means non-native wild species. Permits may be required depending on species. Provo City Code Title 8 defines exotic wildlife under animal control provisions.

Provo Exotic Pet Regulations

Some Restrictions

Looking for Utah County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Provo city rules.

Animal Ordinances in Utah County