Can I keep chickens in Eagle Mountain, UT?
Yes, with conditions — Eagle Mountain allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. Coops must be at least 50 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (EMMC 17.25.030 (Residential land use table); EMMC 6.10.080 exempts fowl, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 50 ft |
| Coop rules | Structures housing animals must be 50 ft from neighboring residences (may be closer with an approved alternative animal management plan); 6 ft setback for other accessory structures; accessory-structure minimum setbacks apply. |
| Code section | EMMC 17.25.030 (Residential land use table); EMMC 6.10.080 exempts fowl |
Eagle Mountain exempts chickens from the livestock table (EMMC 6.10.080) and routes them to the residential land use table (EMMC 17.25.030), where they are permitted in RA1, RA2, RD1, RD2, FR, R1, R2, and R3 zones and prohibited in RC, MF1, and MF2. The code sets no numeric cap on hens. Structures housing animals must be 50 ft from neighboring residences (reducible with an approved animal management plan).
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Eagle Mountain?
Yes, with conditions — Eagle Mountain allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (EMMC 17.25.030 (Residential land use table); EMMC 6.10.080 exempts fowl).
How many chickens can I keep in Eagle Mountain?
It depends on your lot. No numeric hen cap in code. Chickens 'P' (permitted) in RA1/RA2/RD1/RD2/FR/R1/R2/R3, prohibited in RC/MF1/MF2. Animal-housing structures 50 ft from neighboring residences unless an alternative animal management plan is approved. Roosters not addressed.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Eagle Mountain?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Eagle Mountain.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Eagle Mountain?
50 feet minimum. Structures housing animals must be 50 ft from neighboring residences (may be closer with an approved alternative animal management plan); 6 ft setback for other accessory structures; accessory-structure minimum setbacks apply.
What law covers backyard chickens in Eagle Mountain?
EMMC 17.25.030 (Residential land use table); EMMC 6.10.080 exempts fowl. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
EMMC 17.25.030 (Residential land use table); EMMC 6.10.080 exempts fowl — read the official code
“Animal Uses/Facilities: Chickens P P P P P P P P [RA1, RA2, RD1, RD2, FR, R1, R2, R3] ... Uses that are not listed in the table are prohibited.” source
“Chickens, ducks, and similar fowl are exempted from these regulations and are allowed per EMMC 17.25.030, residential land use table.” source
“Distance from a Residential Dwelling: Structures housing animals: 50' from neighboring residences; 6' for all other structures... Structures housing animals may be closer to neighboring residences with an approved alternative animal management plan.” source
Last verified June 14, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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