Animal Ordinances in Utah County, UT (2026)

Utah County Land Use Ordinance section 4.72 (Location And Setback Requirements Of Agricultural Buildings And Structures); Utah County Code section 5.01.190 (Livestock)

No Structure used for farm animals (specifically domestic Livestock or mink or other fur bearing animals) shall be constructed closer than fifty (50) feet to an existing Dwelling on an adjacent property. No Structure used for farm animals, Feed Yard, corral, pen, or coop shall be constructed or maintained closer than twenty (20) feet to any open waterway that drains into a natural stream. Surfa...

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 Code Chapter 5, section 5.01.150 (Possession Of A Vicious Dog); see also 5.01.140 (Vicious Animals)

5.01.150 Possession Of A Vicious Dog The possession of a vicious dog is unlawful unless it is restrained, confined, or muzzled so that it cannot bite or attack any person or animal. Dogs held in violation of this section shall be deemed a public nuisance, and their continued possession or ownership shall be unlawful. The department may impound any such dog and dispose of it in any humane manner...

Utah County Code 4.01.030

Any business exempt from the business license requirements as provided in this section must comply with all other requirements of the Utah County Land Use Ordinance, Utah County Code, and State of Utah. The following activities shall be exempt from the requirement of obtaining a business license: ... the raising and selling of domestic livestock and milk produced by said livestock when raised o...

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 County Code section 5.01.250 (Number Of Animals)

5.01.250 Number Of Animals No more than seven (7) dogs, six (6) months in age or older or more than four (4) cats, four (4) months of age or older may be harbored or possessed at a single residence or property without purchasing a kennel license. Ownership of more than four (4) cats without said licenses must be approved by the Animal Regulation Coordinator for a legitimate business purpose.

Utah County Code section 5.01.110 (Cats); see also 5.03.040 (Vaccination - Cats) and 5.03.050 (Voluntary Registration Of Cats)

5.01.110 Cats It is unlawful, and an infraction, for the owner or person having charge, care, custody, or control of any cat to allow such cat to run at large on the property of another. The owner or person charged with responsibility for a cat found running at large shall be strictly liable for any violation(s) committed by the cat, regardless of whether or not the person knows the cat is runn...

Utah County Code, UCLUO Section 8.100 (Buildings and Facilities for a Licensed Veterinarian)

The applicant shall submit a business operation plan which includes the requested hours of operation. Hours of operation must be approved by the Planning Commission. The veterinarian facility, if approved, shall not include a license for the Retail sale or resale of any product not directly associated with animal care. Not less than 40% of the average annual gross receipts generated by the busi...