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Title 18 — Zoning›Division V — GENERAL LAND USE REGULATIONS›Chapter 18.84 — SPECIAL LAND USE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO SPECIFIC USES

Pittsburg Municipal Code Art. XVI Swimming Pools, Spas, And Hot Tubs

Pittsburg Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Pittsburg

Cite as: Pittsburg Municipal Code Article XVI · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 18.84.670. General.

A swimming pool, spa or hot tub is considered an accessory use and structure for a permitted or conditional use. Each swimming pool, spa or hot tub not within a fully enclosed building must comply with PMC § 18.84.675 through § 18.84.685.

(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990)

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§ 18.84.675. Fencing.

Each swimming pool, spa, or hot tub must be enclosed with a fence at least five feet high and meet all other requirements of Chapter 15.56 PMC. A wall or structure, other than a multifamily dwelling unit, may be used to enclose or partly enclose a pool, spa, or hot tub.

(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990)

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§ 18.84.680. Location.

A swimming pool, spa, hot tub, and its accessory mechanical equipment is not permitted in a required front or street side yard, nor within a utility or access easement. A swimming pool, spa, or hot tub is not permitted within five feet of a side or rear property line.

(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990)

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§ 18.84.685. Mechanical equipment.

Pool equipment may not be located within three feet of a side or rear property line.

(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990)

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§ 18.84.690. Lot coverage.

A swimming pool, spa, or hot tub is not included in lot coverage unless it is covered by a roofed structure.

(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990)

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