Can I keep chickens in Taylorsville, UT?
Yes, with conditions — Taylorsville allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations (up to 10 hens where permitted). Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 25 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Taylorsville City Code 8.04.016 (Residential Fowl Permit), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 10 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | Yes |
| Coop setback | 25 ft |
| Home slaughter | Not allowed |
| Coop rules | Coop min 3 sq ft per chicken/duck; at least 25 ft from any habitable structure on a neighboring property and 15 ft from an entrance to any habitable structure; min 3 ft from side/rear property lines; rear-yard enclosures; coop max 8 ft height. |
| Code section | Taylorsville City Code 8.04.016 (Residential Fowl Permit) |
Taylorsville allows residential fowl (female chickens and ducks; no roosters/crowing hens) on single-family owner-occupied lots with a Residential Fowl Permit. The per-lot maximum scales by lot size from 2 (under 6,000 sq ft) up to 10 (12,000+ sq ft). Coops must be 25 ft from neighboring habitable structures, and on-premises slaughter is prohibited.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Taylorsville?
Yes, with conditions — Taylorsville allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Taylorsville City Code 8.04.016 (Residential Fowl Permit)).
How many chickens can I keep in Taylorsville?
Up to 10 hens. Tiered by lot size: 2 up to 5,999 sq ft; 3 up to 6,999 sq ft; 4 up to 7,999 sq ft; 5 up to 8,999 sq ft; 6 up to 9,999 sq ft; 8 up to 11,999 sq ft. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Taylorsville?
Yes — Taylorsville requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens.
Are roosters allowed in Taylorsville?
No — roosters are prohibited in Taylorsville.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Taylorsville?
25 feet minimum. Coop min 3 sq ft per chicken/duck; at least 25 ft from any habitable structure on a neighboring property and 15 ft from an entrance to any habitable structure; min 3 ft from side/rear property lines; rear-yard enclosures; coop max 8 ft height.
Can I slaughter chickens at home in Taylorsville?
No — slaughter is not permitted under Taylorsville's code.
What law covers backyard chickens in Taylorsville?
Taylorsville City Code 8.04.016 (Residential Fowl Permit). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Taylorsville City Code 8.04.016 (Residential Fowl Permit) — read the official code
“Maximum Number Of Fowl: Less than 5,999 = 2; 6,000 to 6,999 = 3; 7,000 to 7,999 = 4; 8,000 to 8,999 = 5; 9,000 to 9,999 = 6; 10,000 to 11,999 = 8; 12,000 or more = 10” source
“Only female fowl may be kept. No geese, turkeys, peafowl, crowing hens, or roosters may be kept... The slaughtering of fowl on the premises is prohibited.” source
“minimum of three (3) square feet per chicken or duck... at least twenty-five feet (25') from any habitable portion of a structure on a neighboring property.” 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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