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Swimming pools in Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove's own rules on swimming pools, with the code text for every value.

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

What Pacific Grove's code says

Pacific Grove code What Pacific Grove's code adds
Pool barrier
  • The wall or fence may have no openings except gates.
    § 23.64.310 · code text
    The swimming pool or all or a portion of the property containing the pool shall be entirely protected by a wall or fence of 66 inches in height and without openings except for gates containing self-latching devices at least 45 inches above ground level.
Barrier height
  • 66 inches tall.
    Applies: Applies to the wall or fence fully protecting the pool or the property with it.
    § 23.64.310 · code text
    The swimming pool or all or a portion of the property containing the pool shall be entirely protected by a wall or fence of 66 inches in height and without openings except for gates containing self-latching devices at least 45 inches above ground level.
Gates
  • Gates need self-latching devices at least 45 inches above the ground.
    § 23.64.310 · code text
    The swimming pool or all or a portion of the property containing the pool shall be entirely protected by a wall or fence of 66 inches in height and without openings except for gates containing self-latching devices at least 45 inches above ground level.
Setback from property lines
  • At least 5 feet from any property line; not in a front yard.
    Applies: Applies to all property lines.
    § 23.64.310 · code text
    Swimming pools shall not project into a front yard area and shall be situated no closer than five feet to any property line.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the pool fence and setback rules in Pacific Grove?

Pacific Grove's code: 66 inches tall. (Applies to the wall or fence fully protecting the pool or the property with it.) (§ 23.64.310); At least 5 feet from any property line; not in a front yard. (Applies to all property lines.) (§ 23.64.310).

General information, not legal advice.

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