Can I keep chickens in Spanish Fork, UT?
Yes — Spanish Fork allows backyard chickens, up to 6 hens with a required permit/registration. Roosters are prohibited, and coops must be at least 25 ft from neighboring lines/homes. (Spanish Fork Municipal Code Title 6, Chapter 6.20 (Chickens), verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | 6 |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit required | Yes |
| Coop setback | 25 ft |
| Minimum lot size | 5,000 sq ft |
| Coop rules | Coop with solid walls and roof, rodent/predator/burrow-proof; min 2.5 sq ft/chicken (6 sq ft if no outside enclosure). Located in rear yard, at least 25 ft from any neighboring residential structure and 6 ft from the property's primary residence; screened from public view. |
| Code section | Spanish Fork Municipal Code Title 6, Chapter 6.20 (Chickens) |
Spanish Fork allows up to 6 hens (no roosters) on lots of 5,000 sq ft or larger in any residential zone where the principal use is a single-family dwelling, duplex, or twin home; lots under 5,000 sq ft may keep none. A city permit is required. Coops must be in the rear yard, at least 25 ft from neighboring residences and 6 ft from the property's own residence.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Spanish Fork?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Spanish Fork (Spanish Fork Municipal Code Title 6, Chapter 6.20 (Chickens)).
How many chickens can I keep in Spanish Fork?
Up to 6 hens. Tiered by lot size: 0 up to 4,999 sq ft.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Spanish Fork?
Yes — Spanish Fork requires a permit or registration before keeping chickens.
Are roosters allowed in Spanish Fork?
No — roosters are prohibited in Spanish Fork.
How far must a chicken coop be from the property line in Spanish Fork?
25 feet minimum. Coop with solid walls and roof, rodent/predator/burrow-proof; min 2.5 sq ft/chicken (6 sq ft if no outside enclosure). Located in rear yard, at least 25 ft from any neighboring residential structure and 6 ft from the property's primary residence; screened from public view.
Is there a minimum lot size for chickens in Spanish Fork?
Yes — 5,000 sq ft.
What law covers backyard chickens in Spanish Fork?
Spanish Fork Municipal Code Title 6, Chapter 6.20 (Chickens). Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Spanish Fork Municipal Code Title 6, Chapter 6.20 (Chickens) — read the official code
“hen chickens (and no roosters) regardless of age, in the numbers set forth below, may be kept ... five thousand (5,000) square feet and larger: up to six (6). less than five thousand (5,000) square feet: none.” source
“A permit to keep chickens in residential zones pursuant to the terms of this ordinance is required.” source
“The coop shall be structurally sound and located in a rear yard at least twenty-five feet from any neighboring residential structures and at least six feet from the primary residential structure on the 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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