5-8-050 Development Standards
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
The official Box Elder County code is at https://www.boxeldercountyut.gov/241/Land-Use-Management-Development-Code.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
Chapter 5-4 (Flood Damage Prevention) is a scanned image on the county's site and is not included.
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A. Kennel Location. Before a permit can be issued, thefollowing location standards must be met: 1. The location where the dogs or cats are kept, raised, housed or boarded must be at least two hundred feet (200') away from any neighboring house; and 2. Must be at least one hundred fifty feet (150') from any road right-of-way line.
B. Minimum Standards. The following minimum standardsshall be met to obtain and maintain a kennel permit: 1. Adequate ventilation shall be maintained and an appropriate temperature provided as required by the specific breed of animal housed therein. 2. Each animal enclosure shall have sufficient space for the animal to stand up, lie down and turn around without touching the sides or tops. 3. Dog runs shall provide an adequate exercise area and protection from the weather. A securely fenced backyard is acceptable as a dog run. 4. All animal kennels and dog runs are to be kept clean, dry and in a sanitary condition. Animal waste is to be disposed of properly. 5. Food shall be free of contamination, palatable and of sufficient nutritive value as to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the animal. 6. Fresh water is to be available at all times. Water vessels shall be mounted or secured in a manner that prevents tipping and be of the removable type. 7. Animals will be kept in an insulated, enclosed building between the hours of 10 PM and6AM. 8. Only one (1) kennel may be created per lot or parcel. 9. The minimum lot size required for construction of a kennel in all zones where permitted shall be 1 acre.
Reg. of General Applicability: Kennels 5-8-3
10. The design and size of the kennel shall conform to all standards in the building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire, health, and any other applicable codes.
11. All kennels shall have a posted sign which will include the kennel name and operating contact number. Signs shall be no larger than six (6) square feet in size.
12. The Land Use Authority may place other appropriate or more stringent conditions deemed necessary in approving kennels as per the standards found in Section 2-2-100, Conditional Use Permit and/or Section 2-2-120, Site Plan Review.
5-8-040 Conditional Use Permit, Administrative Conditional Use Permit, and/or Site Plan Required · 5-8-060 Inspections and Enforcement