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6.12.170 - Limits on number of animals.

Part of the Code of Ordinances of South Salt Lake, UT.

Local law · Updated May 27, 2026 · 1,732 sections

The text

A.

No person may permit more than the designated number of animals in or upon one residence or commercial establishment (except permitted facilities otherwise governed by this title) at one time, except as otherwise provided herein, or in the case of a service animal, as defined by Utah law. One additional animal may be permitted only as indicated on the following table, in cases where the animal is a rescued animal.

B.

The allowed number of animals is as follows:

Type of Animal Number permitted per residence or commercial establishment Additional animals permitted if a rescued animal

Dogs 2 1

Cats 2 1

Ferrets 2

Exotic animals 4

Rabbits 6

C.

A resident who, prior to April 22, 2015, resided within the city and possessed a number of animals which was lawful under existing code, shall not be required to sell or remove the specific animals which the resident possessed, even if those numbers exceed the limits of this section. As it relates to those specific animals, the previous code related to animal limits applies. However, upon the death or removal of the specific animal, the resident is required to comply with the provisions of this section.

(Ord. No. 2015-04, 4-22-2015)