Can I keep chickens in Riverton, UT?
Yes, with conditions — Riverton allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations (up to 6 hens where permitted). Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 25 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Riverton City Code 18.135.090 (Animals and fowl); RR-22 farm animals 18.25.110, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Coop setback | 25 ft |
| Minimum lot size | 5,000 sq ft |
| Coop rules | Single-family residential zones: structure for residential chickens not within 25 ft of any residential dwelling on an adjacent property. Agricultural-animal structures (RR-22/R-1 zones) 40 ft from any residential dwelling. |
| Code section | Riverton City Code 18.135.090 (Animals and fowl); RR-22 farm animals 18.25.110 |
Riverton (2023 update) allows a sliding scale of hens in single-family residential zones: under 5,000 sq ft = 0; 5,000-7,999 = 4; 8,000+ = 6 (no roosters). Coops must be 25 ft from adjacent residential dwellings. Separately, the RR-22 and R-1 animal-rights zones follow farm-animal rules (20 small animals per half-acre; small RR-22 lots may keep 6 hens and 1 rooster), so the outcome is zone-dependent.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Riverton?
Yes, with conditions — Riverton allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Riverton City Code 18.135.090 (Animals and fowl); RR-22 farm animals 18.25.110).
How many chickens can I keep in Riverton?
Up to 6 hens. Tiered by lot size: 0 up to 4,999 sq ft; 4 up to 7,999 sq ft. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Are roosters allowed in Riverton?
No — roosters are prohibited in Riverton.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Riverton?
25 feet minimum. Single-family residential zones: structure for residential chickens not within 25 ft of any residential dwelling on an adjacent property. Agricultural-animal structures (RR-22/R-1 zones) 40 ft from any residential dwelling.
Is there a minimum lot size for chickens in Riverton?
Yes — 5,000 sq ft.
What law covers backyard chickens in Riverton?
Riverton City Code 18.135.090 (Animals and fowl); RR-22 farm animals 18.25.110. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Riverton City Code 18.135.090 (Animals and fowl); RR-22 farm animals 18.25.110 — read the official code
“A maximum of six chickens, with no roosters allowed... Less than 5,000 Square Feet = 0; 5,000 to 7,999 Square Feet = 4; 8,000 Square Feet and Larger = 6... A structure for the keeping of residential chickens... shall not be located within 25 feet of any residential dwelling on an adjacent property.” source
“lots zoned RR-22 which are smaller than one-half acre but are large enough to be eligible for a certificate of occupancy may keep up to six chickens and one rooster... Small animals may be kept at a ratio of 20 animals for each one-half acre of lot size.” 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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