Can I keep chickens in Lehi, UT?
Yes, with conditions — Lehi allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations (up to 8 hens where permitted). Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 30 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Lehi City Development Code Chapter 12, Sec. 12.260 (Category Four Small Farm Animals), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 8 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop setback | 30 ft |
| Coop rules | Coops at least 30 ft from any neighboring dwelling or building used for human occupancy and at least 25 ft from any public road; maintained clean to prevent nuisances. |
| Code section | Lehi City Development Code Chapter 12, Sec. 12.260 (Category Four Small Farm Animals) |
Lehi treats chickens as Category Four small farm animals and allows up to 8 on any residential property with a single-family detached dwelling, with 8 more permitted per additional half-acre in the A-1, TH-5, RA-1, and R-1-22 districts. Attached-unit properties are capped at 4. Roosters are allowed only in agricultural/large-lot districts. Coops must be at least 30 ft from neighboring dwellings.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Lehi?
Yes, with conditions — Lehi allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Lehi City Development Code Chapter 12, Sec. 12.260 (Category Four Small Farm Animals)).
How many chickens can I keep in Lehi?
Up to 8 hens. Chickens are Category Four animals (a shared cap also including ducks, pheasants, rabbits, pigeons, birds of prey). Base: 8 on any residential lot with a single-family detached dwelling; +8 per additional half-acre in A-1/TH-5/RA-1/R-1-22; uncapped in A-5 and on 5+ ac TH-5/A-1; attached-unit properties limited to 4. The 8 is not hens-specific.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Are roosters allowed in Lehi?
No — roosters are prohibited in Lehi.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Lehi?
30 feet minimum. Coops at least 30 ft from any neighboring dwelling or building used for human occupancy and at least 25 ft from any public road; maintained clean to prevent nuisances.
What law covers backyard chickens in Lehi?
Lehi City Development Code Chapter 12, Sec. 12.260 (Category Four Small Farm Animals). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Lehi City Development Code Chapter 12, Sec. 12.260 (Category Four Small Farm Animals) — read the official code
“Category Four animals include chickens, ducks, pheasants, rabbits, pigeons, and birds of prey ... Eight Category Four animals may be kept on any residential property with a single family detached dwelling.” source
“The keeping of roosters shall be allowed only in the A-5, TH-5, and A-1 Districts and on properties of one acre or more in the RA-1 and R-1-22 Districts.” source
“Coops shall be located at least 30 feet from any neighboring dwelling, or other building used for human occupancy and at least 25 feet from any public road.” 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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