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Title 21 — ZONING›Chapter 21.44 — FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES

Chapter 21.53 — SWIMMING POOLS

Paso Robles Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · Paso Robles

21.53.010 - Purpose and applicability.

This chapter establishes consistent and uniform requirements for the design of swimming pools, spas, and any body of water having a depth of more than eighteen inches and related equipment.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

21.53.020 - Development standards.

A.

Swimming Pool Fencing. All swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a permanent fence or building at least five feet in height. The fence shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 17.12 (Security of Bodies of Water to be used for the Purpose of Human Immersion) of Title 17 (Buildings and Construction). Fabric mesh fencing shall not meet the requirements of this section.

B.

R-1 Zoning Districts.

1.

Swimming pools and spas shall comply with the front and street side setback and shall not extend farther into the front yard setback than the front wall of the main building.

2.

Swimming pools shall be located a minimum of three feet from any side or rear property line, as measured from the edge of the water.

3.

Filter and heating systems for pools and spas shall not be located closer than twenty feet to any dwelling other than the property owner's and shall be fully screened from view offsite by a solid fence.

C.

Multi-Family Zoning Districts (R-2, R-3, R-4, and R-5).

1.

Swimming pools and spas and their filter and heating systems are considered to be accessory buildings and shall comply with the setbacks established for such structures in Chapter 21.33 (Residential Zoning Districts) of Article 3

(Zoning Districts, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards).

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Chapter 21.54 - UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

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▸Contents — Paso Robles Zoning Code
Paso Robles Zoning Code
  1. Title 21 — ZONING
  2. ▸Title 21 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. Chapter 21.01 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF THE ZONING CODE
    2. Chapter 21.02 — INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING CODE
    3. Chapter 21.04 — SPECIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS ESTABLISHED
    4. Chapter 21.12 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    5. Chapter 21.13 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS ESTABLISHED
    6. ▸Chapter 21.44 — FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES
      Overview
      1. Chapter 21.47 — MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND SCREENING
      2. Chapter 21.48 — PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
      3. Chapter 21.50 — OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND M…
      4. Chapter 21.51 — REFUSE AND RECYCLING AREAS
      5. Chapter 21.52 — SIGNS
      6. Chapter 21.53 — SWIMMING POOLS
      7. Chapter 21.54 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
      8. Chapter 21.55 — VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS
      9. Chapter 21.58 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
      10. Chapter 21.59 — ADULT BUSINESS USES
      11. Chapter 21.60 — CANNABIS
    7. Chapter 21.61 — DENSITY BONUS
    8. Chapter 21.63 — MURALS
    9. Chapter 21.65 — URBAN DWELLING UNITS
    10. Chapter 21.76 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
    11. Chapter 21.81 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT

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