Animal Ordinances in South Jordan, UT (2026)

South Jordan City Code § 17.130.020.005

Number And Type Of Chickens Allowed: Up to six (6) chickens per residential lot may be kept for the purpose of family food production. The keeping of roosters in Residential Zones is expressly prohibited, including on properties zoned R-1.8 that qualify under Section 17.130.040, "Farm Animal Floating Zone," of this Chapter. Coop Size And Location: The size, height, and location of chicken coop...

South Jordan City Code § 6.12.040

The owner of or person responsible for a dog shall restrain said dog by: a) a leash or lead not to exceed six feet (6') in length; b) other physical enclosure; or c) within the real property limits of the owner if the owner is physically present with the dog such that the animal is prevented from leaving the owner's or responsible person's property or supervision. Violation of this section is a...

South Jordan City Code § 6.12.070

VICIOUS DOG means any dog that, because of its aggressive nature, training or characteristic behavior, presents a risk of serious physical harm or death to human beings, or would constitute a danger to human life, physical well being, or property if not kept under the direct control of the custodian. This definition shall not apply to dogs utilized by law enforcement officers in the performance...

South Jordan City Code § 17.130.040.040

Honeybees may be kept as an accessory use on residential lots that are a minimum of one-fourth (1/4) acre in area. The number of honeybee colonies allowed on lots is as follows: Lot Size Number Of Colonies 1/4 acre to 1/2 acre 2 1/ 2 acre to 1 acre 4 Over 1 acre 1 additional colony for each additional 1/2 acre increment Honeybee colonies shall be kept in hives with removable frames wh...

South Jordan City Code § 6.08.050

It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, barter, give away, keep or purchase any "wild animal", as defined in this title, or any animal which is fierce, dangerous, noxious or naturally inclined to do harm, except the animal shelter, a zoological park, veterinary hospital, humane society shelter, public laboratory, circus, sideshow, amusement show or facility for education or scien...

South Jordan City Code § 6.08.060

Limitation: No person shall own or harbor more than two (2) household pets per species over the age of four (4) months per dwelling. Violation of this section shall be a class B misdemeanor. Exemptions: Animal establishments operated by state or local government or which are licensed by federal law or a nonresidential facility operated by a nonprofit society incorporated in Utah for the primar...

South Jordan City Code § 6.12.050

Any owner of or person responsible for any female dog or cat in heat shall, in addition to restraining such animal as required by section 6.12.040 of this chapter, cause such dog or cat to be constantly confined in a building so as to prevent it from attracting by scent or coming into contact with other dogs or cats. Violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor.

South Jordan City Code § 17.18.030.050

Animal Services: All commercial uses involving animals shall be conducted within an enclosed facility that is maintained and operated so that neither the sound nor smell of any animals kept on the premises can be discerned on adjacent lots or parcels. Outdoor animal runs may be approved as an accessory use with a conditional use permit and shall meet the following requirements: located a minimu...