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Right to Farm in Salt Lake County, UT (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Agricultural Zoning Protection

The county's A-1 agricultural zone protects low-density residential lots for limited farming, permitting agriculture, animals for family food production, apiaries and aviaries by right.

Salt Lake County A-1 Agricultural Zone Purpose

Few Restrictions

Salt Lake County Code §19.48.010 - Purpose of provisions; §19.48.020 - Permitted uses

The purpose of the A-1 zone is to provide areas in the county for low-density residential development, together with limited agricultural uses. (Prior code § 22-23-1) 19.48.020 - Permitted uses. Permitted uses in the A-1 zone include: — Accessory uses and buildings customarily incidental to permitted uses; — Agriculture; — Animals and fowl for family food production; — Apiary...

Right to Farm by City in Salt Lake County

4 cities in Salt Lake County have their own right to farm rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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