Can I keep chickens in St. George, UT?
Yes — St. George allows backyard chickens, up to 16 hens. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 20 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (St. George City Code 10-7B-1; definition at 10-2-1, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 16 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop setback | 20 ft |
| Coop rules | Coop/pen/cage up to 8 ft tall and 200 sq ft; rear yard only; at least 20 ft from lot line unless a solid perimeter fence; effective manure management required. |
| Code section | St. George City Code 10-7B-1; definition at 10-2-1 |
St. George allows urban hens (hens only, no roosters) as a permitted accessory use to a single-family dwelling at a ratio of 6 adult hens per 1,000 sq ft of lot area, capped at 16 animals total per lot (which may include up to 10 rabbits). Coops must be in the rear yard, no taller than 8 ft and no larger than 200 sq ft, and at least 20 ft from any lot line unless a solid perimeter fence is provided.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in St. George?
Yes — chickens are allowed in St. George (St. George City Code 10-7B-1; definition at 10-2-1).
How many chickens can I keep in St. George?
Up to 16 hens. 1 hen per 167 sq ft of lot area, max 16.
Are roosters allowed in St. George?
No — roosters are prohibited in St. George.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in St. George?
20 feet minimum. Coop/pen/cage up to 8 ft tall and 200 sq ft; rear yard only; at least 20 ft from lot line unless a solid perimeter fence; effective manure management required.
What law covers backyard chickens in St. George?
St. George City Code 10-7B-1; definition at 10-2-1. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
St. George City Code 10-7B-1; definition at 10-2-1 — read the official code
“Urban hens and rabbits - Up to 6 adult hens and 4 adult rabbits per 1,000 sf of lot area - No more than 16 animals per lot, up to 10 rabbits” source
“URBAN HENS AND RABBITS: Keeping of chickens (hens only) and rabbits, as an accessory use to a single-family dwelling” source
“Urban hen/rabbit coop, pen or cage - Up to 8' tall and 200 sf - Allowed only in rear yard, at least 20' from lot line (unless solid perimeter fence); required effective manure management” 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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