Swimming pools in Atwater: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Atwater Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

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Pool barrier	Openings no larger than 6 inches square. Applies: Applies to the fence or solid structure around the pool or premises. § 17.75.030 · code text having no opening therein (other than gates or doors as hereinafter provided) larger than six inches square The barrier must be a type children cannot easily climb. Applies: Applies to the fence or solid structure around the pool or premises. § 17.75.030 · code text and of a type not readily climbed by children. Main and accessory buildings may serve as part of the fence. § 17.75.030 · code text Main and accessory buildings may be used for fencing purposes.
Barrier height	At least 6 feet tall. § 17.75.030 · code text a fence or solid structure not less than six feet in height
Gates	Self-closing and self-latching; the latch must be placed where small children cannot easily reach it. Applies: Applies to gates or doors through the required enclosure. § 17.75.030 · code text All gates or doors opening through the solid enclosure required by Subsection C. shall, at all times, be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching date securely closed at all times when not in actual use. Such latching device must be so located as not to be easily accessible to small children Does not need to be self-closing and self-latching. Applies: Applies to the door of an occupied dwelling that forms part of the enclosure. § 17.75.030 · code text provided, however, that the door of any dwelling occupied by human beings and forming any part of the enclosure required by Subsection C. need not be so equipped.
Setback from property lines	At least 5 feet from any property line. Applies: Applies to private pools in R districts; above-ground prefabricated pools under 5,000 gallons are exempt. § 17.75.030 · code text It may not be located closer than five feet to any property line of the property on which it is located.

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What are the pool fence and setback rules in Atwater?

Atwater's code: At least 6 feet tall. (§ 17.75.030); At least 5 feet from any property line. (Applies to private pools in R districts; above-ground prefabricated pools under 5,000 gallons are exempt.) (§ 17.75.030).

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