Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 5 — Buildings and Structures
Costa Mesa Municipal Code Ch. IV Swimming Pools
Costa Mesa Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Costa Mesa
Cite as: Costa Mesa Municipal Code Chapter IV · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 5-66. Public nuisance declared.¶
It is found, declared and determined that the maintenance of a swimming pool without appropriate precautionary measures set forth in this chapter shall constitute a hazard to the safety of small children in the city and is a public nuisance.
(Ord. No. 92-30, § 2, 1-18-93; Ord. No. 93-12, § 2, 6-21-93)
§ 5-67. Withholding approval.¶
Plaster inspection or approval to fill a swimming pool with water shall be withheld by the director of development services, or his or her designee, until there has been compliance with this chapter.
(Ord. No. 92-30, § 2, 1-18-93; Ord. No. 93-12, § 2, 6-21-93; Ord. No. 98-19, § 3, 7-6-98)
§ 5-68. Violations; discontinuing use.¶
Any swimming pool enclosed by a fence which fence does not meet the requirements of this chapter shall be drained immediately and shall not be refilled until such time as the enclosure fence is brought into compliance with all of the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 92-30, § 2, 1-18-93; Ord. No. 93-12, § 2, 6-21-93)
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