6.16.040 - General requirements for domestic poultry.
Part of the Code of Ordinances of South Salt Lake, UT.
The text
A.
For parcels with a lot area of six thousand (6,000) square feet, residents may apply to keep up to four hens. One additional hen shall be permitted for every one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet greater than the minimum lot area, up to a maximum of six hens.
B.
Parcels in single-family residential zones that contain more than two residential dwelling units or a non-conforming multifamily structure shall not be eligible for a domestic poultry permit.
C.
It shall be unlawful for any resident to keep hens in a single-family residential zone without a current domestic poultry permit from South Salt Lake City animal services.
D.
Hens shall be kept for personal use only. The selling of eggs, fertilizer or breeding of hens is prohibited.
E.
All hens shall be kept in a henhouse or run. Henhouses and runs shall be fenced and maintained in accordance with the design standards set forth in this chapter. Chickens only may be allowed outside of the henhouse during daylight hours, inside of an enclosed yard.
F.
It shall be unlawful for any domestic poultry to be at large within city limits.
G.
It shall be unlawful for the owner, keeper or custodian of any domestic poultry to allow the animal(s) to be a nuisance to any neighbor(s), including:
1.
Noxious odors from the animals or related structure,
2.
Associated rodent or pest infestation,
3.
Noise of a loud and persistent and habitual nature, or
4.
Any other condition which constitutes a nuisance pursuant to Utah law.
H.
An officer of South Salt Lake City animal services, South Salt Lake City code enforcement, South Salt Lake City police department or the Salt Lake County health department shall determine whether a nuisance exists.
I.
The slaughtering of hens in public view is prohibited, but must be humane in any case.
J.
It shall be unlawful for any resident to keep roosters, crowing hens, peafowl, or waterfowl, except where they are allowed as a legally nonconforming use.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, 4-22-2015)