Can I keep chickens in Logan, UT?
Yes — Logan allows backyard chickens, up to 25 hens with no permit required. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 25 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Logan Land Development Code 17.37.080 (Keeping Chickens in Residential Areas), adopted by Ord. 21-22, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 25 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop setback | 25 ft |
| Home slaughter | Not allowed |
| Coop rules | Chickens/coops in a fenced side or rear yard, prohibited in the front yard; secure fenced outdoor enclosure with covered coop. Coops meet all zoning setbacks and at least 25 ft from any dwelling on adjacent lots. |
| Code section | Logan Land Development Code 17.37.080 (Keeping Chickens in Residential Areas), adopted by Ord. 21-22 |
Logan permits chickens for non-commercial use on residential lots with a detached single-family dwelling, on lot-size tiers: under 6,000 sq ft = 6; 6,000-10,000 = 12; 10,001-12,000 = 15; 12,001-20,000 = 20; 20,001+ = 25. Roosters and crowing hens are prohibited, coops must be 25 ft from adjacent dwellings, and slaughtering in residential areas is prohibited.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Logan?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Logan (Logan Land Development Code 17.37.080 (Keeping Chickens in Residential Areas), adopted by Ord. 21-22).
How many chickens can I keep in Logan?
Up to 25 hens. Tiered by lot size: 6 up to 5,999 sq ft; 12 up to 10,000 sq ft; 15 up to 12,000 sq ft; 20 up to 20,000 sq ft.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Logan?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Logan.
Are roosters allowed in Logan?
No — roosters are prohibited in Logan.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Logan?
25 feet minimum. Chickens/coops in a fenced side or rear yard, prohibited in the front yard; secure fenced outdoor enclosure with covered coop. Coops meet all zoning setbacks and at least 25 ft from any dwelling on adjacent lots.
Can I slaughter chickens at home in Logan?
No — slaughter is not permitted under Logan's code.
What law covers backyard chickens in Logan?
Logan Land Development Code 17.37.080 (Keeping Chickens in Residential Areas), adopted by Ord. 21-22. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Logan Land Development Code 17.37.080 (Keeping Chickens in Residential Areas), adopted by Ord. 21-22 — read the official code
“the Council made the following changes to the number of chickens based on lot size (17.37.080.B.2): Less than 6,000 sf ... Six (6); 6,000-10,000 ... Twelve (12); 10,001-12,000 ... Fifteen (15); 12,001-20,000 ... Twenty (20); 20,001+ ... Twenty-Five (25).” source
“Chicken coops shall ... be setback at least twenty-five (25) feet from any dwelling on adjacent lots... Roosters, crowing hens, geese, peacocks... are prohibited in residential zones... The slaughtering of animals in a residential area is prohibited.” 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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