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Frequently Asked Questions

DO I NEED TO GET A LICENSE FOR MY DOG OR CAT?

YES.  All dogs, 4 months or older, must be licensed according to Title 6-4c-1 in the Lehi Municipal Code.  To license your dog, you must have a current veterinary rabies vaccination certificate. You can apply for the on-line dog/cat license below.  The license tag will them be mailed to you.  License tags can also be obtained at the North Utah Valley Animal Shelter located at 193 N. 2000 W., Lindon  Phone: 801-785-3442.

ANIMAL LICENSE APPLICATION AND TAG

Apply on-line for your dog or cat license.

You can apply for your dog license through the North Utah Valley Animal Shelter from the above link.  You will need to have an up to date rabies certificate.  You will then make the payment on-line and the tag will be mailed to you.  Call the North Utah County Animal Shelter at 801-785-3442 for additional information.

 Animal License Fees:

*Term                       Altered           Unaltered

1 year license           $15.00              $35.00

2 year license           $25.00              $65.00

3 year license          $35.00               $95.00

*The animal license term cannot be longer than the rabies vaccination expiration date.  


HOW MANY DOGS AND CATS CAN I HAVE?
6.04.080: ALLOWABLE NUMBER OF DOGS AND CATS:
Except as otherwise provided in this Title, no more than two (2) dogs, four (4) months of age or older and (3) three cats four (4) months of age or older shall be kept at any residence or commercial establishment at any time. This provision shall not apply to licensed kennels or grooming parlors.


MY NEIGHBOR’S DOG BARKS ALL THE TIME.  WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?
CLICK HERE for Barking Dog Problems
6.04.060: BARKING DOG ORDINANCES AND NUISANCE ANIMALS:
Any animal which does any of the following shall be deemed a nuisance animal:
Barks, whines, or howls or makes other disturbing noises in an excessive, continuous or untimely fashion.


CAN I GET A KENNEL PERMIT?
Kennel Permits are only allowed in A-5, and A-1 Zones with a Conditional Use Permit (through Planning and Zoning), and approval following an onsite inspection by Animal Control.   More information is available through Animal Control and Planning and Zoning.


IS THERE A LEASH LAW IN LEHI CITY?
Yes there is a leash law in Lehi City.
6.04.040: ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE:
It shall be unlawful for any domesticated animal to be at large at any time within the corporate limits of the City. The owner or custodian of any domesticated animal which is at large shall be strictly liable for a violation of this section, regardless of the precautions taken to prevent the escape of the animal and regardless of lack of knowledge of the offense at the time it occurs.


Animal Control information

The Lehi Police Department has an Animal Control officer that services Lehi City. Animal control officers are responsible for enforcing the animal control ordinance of the City and protecting residents from violent and destructive animals. The North Utah Valley Animal Shelter offers information regarding your pet and animals up for adoption. Any questions and concerns about animal control issues can be taken through the Lehi Police Department.

The Lehi Police Department is located at 128 North 100 East. Lehi, Utah 84043 Phone: 385.201.1005 Fax: 385.201.1006.

The North Utah Valley Animal Shelter offers information regarding your pet and/or animals up for adoption.  Please visit their website or call 801-785-3442.

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