Can I keep chickens in Draper, UT?
Yes — Draper allows backyard chickens, up to 25 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 30 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Draper City Code 9-27-055 (Keeping of Chickens for Familial Gain), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 25 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 30 ft |
| Coop rules | Coop and run required; solid walls and roof, rodent/predator/burrow-proof. Located to rear of primary dwelling; yard completely fenced with site-obscuring fencing. At least 30 ft from primary dwelling on adjoining properties, 5 ft from property line, 10 ft from any habitable dwelling on same property. |
| Code section | Draper City Code 9-27-055 (Keeping of Chickens for Familial Gain) |
Draper permits chickens (no roosters or crowing hens) in all residential and agricultural zones without a conditional use permit, on properties with a detached single-family dwelling. Up to 6 chickens on lots up to 11,500 sq ft, plus 1 more per additional 1,500 sq ft, capped at 25. Chickens are for familial gain only.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Draper?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Draper (Draper City Code 9-27-055 (Keeping of Chickens for Familial Gain)).
How many chickens can I keep in Draper?
Up to 25 hens. 6 hens on lots of 11,500+ sq ft, +1 per 1 sq ft above 1,500, max 25.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Draper?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Draper.
Are roosters allowed in Draper?
No — roosters are prohibited in Draper.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Draper?
30 feet minimum. Coop and run required; solid walls and roof, rodent/predator/burrow-proof. Located to rear of primary dwelling; yard completely fenced with site-obscuring fencing. At least 30 ft from primary dwelling on adjoining properties, 5 ft from property line, 10 ft from any habitable dwelling on same property.
What law covers backyard chickens in Draper?
Draper City Code 9-27-055 (Keeping of Chickens for Familial Gain). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Draper City Code 9-27-055 (Keeping of Chickens for Familial Gain) — read the official code
“Up to six (6) chickens may be kept on any one lot or parcel that is less than or equal to eleven thousand five hundred square feet (11,500 ft2) in size. An additional one (1) chicken is permitted for each additional one thousand five hundred square feet (1,500 ft2) in overall lot or parcel size, up to a maximum of twenty five (25) chickens.” source
“There shall be no roosters or crowing hens.” source
“All enclosures, pens, coops, compost, and run areas shall be located at least thirty feet (30') from the primary detached single-family dwelling or habitable dwelling on adjoining properties, at least five feet (5') from the property line, and at least ten feet (10') from any structure containing a habitable dwelling on the same 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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