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Springville Approves New Chicken Ordinance for Residents

3/16/2026

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Springville residents pressed for backyard chickens.
Springville City Council revised the chicken ordinance to address public confusion.
The revised ordinance establishes a tiered system based on lot size, with lots under 12,000 square feet allowed six chickens and larger lots up to 16.
The rules also allow twin homes and duplexes to keep chickens, remove restrictions on selling eggs, and promote family engagement and sustainability.

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Story summary

Springville residents pressed for backyard chickens.
Springville City Council revised the chicken ordinance to address public confusion.
The revised ordinance establishes a tiered system based on lot size, with lots under 12,000 square feet allowed six chickens and larger lots up to 16.
The rules also allow twin homes and duplexes to keep chickens, remove restrictions on selling eggs, and promote family engagement and sustainability.