6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Utah County, Utah.
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Utah County may allow backyard chickens with limits. Roosters typically banned in residential areas. Livestock requires agricultural zoning.
Utah County Code Chapter 5 prohibits animals from running at large in unincorporated areas. Dogs must be under control by a leash or voice command when off the owner's property.
Utah County Code Chapter 5, Article 5-2, sec. 5-2-11 (Dogs running at large) (R.O. 1956, sec. 4-6-10; Ord. No. 1981-39, 10-7-81); and 5-2-1(r) (definition of "Leash")
5-2-11. Dogs running at large. (a) It is unlawful for the owner or person having charge, care, custody, or control of any dog to allow such dog at any time to run at large. The owner or person charged with responsibility for a dog found running at large shall be strictly liable for any violation(s) committed by the dog, regardless of whether or not the person knows the dog is running at large. ...
Utah County has no breed-specific legislation. Utah Code §18-2-101 prohibits all local governments in Utah from enacting breed-specific laws. Dangerous animal designations are behavior-based.
Beekeeping is generally permitted in unincorporated Utah County, consistent with the county's agricultural character. All beehives must be registered with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food under Utah Code §4-2-103.
Utah County Code Chapter 5 defines and regulates livestock in unincorporated areas. Livestock — including cattle, sheep, goats, swine, horses, and poultry — are permitted with no maximum restrictions in agricultural zones. Exotic animals may require state permits.
Utah County Code Chapter 5, Article 5-2, sec. 5-2-10 (Wild animals) and 5-2-1(bb) (definition of "Wild animals")
5-2-10. Wild animals. It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, barter, give away, keep, own, harbor, or purchase any wild animal. Except for government agencies or otherwise as provided for by state or federal regulations. "Wild animals" means any animals of a species that in their natural life are wild, including hybrids and animals which, as a result of their natural or wild con...
Utah Admin. Code R657-3 and Utah County nuisance ordinances prohibit intentional feeding of big game (deer, elk, moose) and predators (bears, cougars). Violations are Class B misdemeanors under Utah Code §23-13-14.
5 cities in Utah County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
5 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
5 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
5 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
5 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
5 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
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