Swimming pools in Maywood: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Maywood 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	No opening larger than 6 inches square. Applies: Applies to pools or other water 18 inches or more deep. § 8-10.01 · code text with no opening therein, other than doors or gates, larger than six (6″) inches square The fence or solid structure must fully surround the pool, lot or premises, with access only through it. § 8-10.01 · code text such fence or solid structure shall surround completely such pool or body of water, lot, or premises so that access thereto may be made only through such fence or structure A house, accessory building or similar structure may form part of the enclosure. § 8-10.01 · code text A dwelling, accessory building, or other similar structure may be used as part of such enclosure. No enclosure is required for a pool that is always full and covered by a city-approved cover or device. § 8-10.03 · code text shall not apply to any swimming pool which at all times is filled with water and is protected by a pool cover or other protective device approved by the City
Barrier height	At least 6 feet tall. Applies: Applies to pools or other water 18 inches or more deep. § 8-10.01 · code text maintain upon the lot or premises upon which such pool is located a fence or other solid structure not less than six (6′) feet in height
Gates	Self-closing, self-latching device at least 4 feet above grade; keep gates and doors closed when not in use. Applies: Applies to doors or gates through the enclosure; house doors that form part of the enclosure are excepted. § 8-10.01 · code text shall be kept closed securely at all times when not in actual use, and shall be equipped with a self-closing, self-latching device not less than four (4′) feet above grade
Permit	Plans must show the pool meets the city's pool rules before permit issuance; final inspection waits until it does. Applies: Applies to building a swimming pool or other artificial body of water covered by the pool rules. § 8-10.02 · code text no permit to construct such pool or body of water shall be issued until such plans show compliance

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What are the pool fence and setback rules in Maywood?

Maywood's code: At least 6 feet tall. (Applies to pools or other water 18 inches or more deep.) (§ 8-10.01); Self-closing, self-latching device at least 4 feet above grade; keep gates and doors closed when not in use. (Applies to doors or gates through the enclosure; house doors that form part of the enclosure are excepted.) (§ 8-10.01).

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