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Article XXXVI — SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER BODIES OF WATER

§ 30.36

Gilroy Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Gilroy

30.36.10 Statement of intent.

The intent of this article is to regulate the location of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, ponds, and other bodies of water deeper than eighteen (18) inches to safeguard life, health, property and the public welfare. (Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-13)

30.36.20 Swimming pool, hot tub, and spa locations.

With the exception of fountains and other landscaping features, no swimming pool, spa, hot tub, pond, or body of water deeper than eighteen (18) inches shall be located in any required front yard setback area, or in any required side yard setback area on the street side of a corner lot, as required by the provisions of this article. In addition, the distance from the inner surface of a pool, spa, hot tub, pond, or body of water to any property line shall be not less than five (5) feet. (Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-13)

30.36.30 Swimming pool fencing.

Fencing shall be provided to enclose all swimming pool areas as required by the “Swimming Pool Safety Act” (California Health and Safety Code Sections 115920 through 115928). (Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-13)

30.36.40 Swimming pool mechanical equipment.

Swimming pool mechanical equipment, mounting pads, and/or enclosures shall not be located within three (3) feet of any side or rear property line, or within the front yard setback. Mechanical equipment shall comply with the noise restrictions contained within section 30.41.31. (Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-513)

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The Gilroy City Code is current through Ordinance 2026-01, passed January 5, 2026.

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Gilroy Zoning Code
  1. Article 01
  2. Article I — INTRODUCTION
  3. Article 02
  4. Article II — DEFINITIONS
  5. Article 03
  6. Article III — DESIGNATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
  7. Article 04
  8. Article IV — A1 AGRICULTURAL AND RR RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  9. Article 05
  10. Article V — R1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  11. Article 06
  12. Article VI — R2 TWO (2) FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  13. Article 07
  14. Article VII — R3 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  15. Article 08
  16. Article VIII — R4 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  17. Article 09
  18. Article IX — RH RESIDENTIAL HILLSIDE DISTRICT
  19. Article 10
  20. Article X — ND NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT
  21. Article 11
  22. Article XI — RESIDENTIAL USE TABLES
  23. Article 12
  24. Article XII — PO PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT
  25. Article 13
  26. Article XIII — C1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  27. Article 14
  28. Article XIV — DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS
  29. Article 15
  30. Article XV — C3 SHOPPING CENTER COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  31. Article 16
  32. Article XVI — HC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  33. Article 17
  34. Article XVII — CM COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
  35. Article 19
  36. Article XIX — COMMERCIAL TABLES
  37. Article 20
  38. Article XX — M1 LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
  39. Article 21
  40. Article XXI — M2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
  41. Article 22
  42. Article XXII — CI CAMPUS INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
  43. Article 23
  44. Article XXIII — INDUSTRIAL TABLES
  45. Article 24
  46. Article XXIV — OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
  47. Article 25
  48. Article XXV — PF PARK/PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
  49. Article 26
  50. Article XXVI — PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT COMBINING DISTRICT
  51. Article 27
  52. Article XXVII — HISTORIC SITE AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMBINING DISTR…
  53. Article 28
  54. Article XXVIII — ADULT BUSINESSES
  55. Article 29
  56. Article XXIX — HECKER PASS SPECIAL USE DISTRICT
  57. Article 30
  58. Article XXX — GLEN LOMA RANCH SPECIAL USE DISTRICT
  59. Article 31
  60. Article XXXI — OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
  61. Article 32
  62. Article XXXII — YARDS
  63. Article 33
  64. Article XXXIII — TRAILERS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
  65. Article 34
  66. Article XXXIV — FENCES AND OBSTRUCTIONS
  67. Article 35
  68. Article XXXV — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES, ANTENNAS…
  69. Article 36
  70. ▸ Article XXXVI — SWIMMING POOLS AND OTHER BODIES OF WATER
    Overview
    1. § 30.36
  71. Article 37
  72. Article XXXVII — SIGN REGULATIONS
  73. Article 38
  74. Article XXXVIII — LANDSCAPING, WATER EFFICIENCY, AND STORM WAT…
  75. Article 39
  76. Article XXXIX — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
  77. Article 40
  78. Article XL — HOME OCCUPATION
  79. Article 41
  80. Article XLI — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  81. Article 42
  82. Article XLII — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) PARK DEVELOPMENT REGU…
  83. Article 43
  84. Article XLIII — STREET MERCHANDISING
  85. Article 44
  86. Article XLIV — STREET FURNITURE OBJECTS
  87. Article 45
  88. Article XLV — GENERAL REGULATIONS
  89. Article 46
  90. Article XLVI — EXCEPTIONS
  91. Article 47
  92. Article XLVII — TEMPORARY USES
  93. Article 48
  94. Article XLVIII — NONCONFORMING USES AND BUILDINGS
  95. Article 49
  96. Article XLIX — POWERS OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, THE PLANNIN…
  97. Article 50
  98. Article L — PLANNING DEPARTMENT APPLICATIONS
  99. Article 51
  100. Article LI — APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES
  101. Article 52
  102. Article LII — AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE
  103. Article 53
  104. Article LIII — ENFORCEMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
  105. Article 54
  106. Article LIV — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

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