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Swimming pools in Rio Vista

Rio Vista'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 Rio Vista Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Rio Vista's code says

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Pool barrier
  • A permanent fence must fully enclose the pool.
    Applies: Applies to pools, ponds or open tanks deeper than 18 inches.
    § 17.44.090 · code text
    All pools, ponds, lakes or open tanks deeper than 18 inches must be completely enclosed with a permanent fence of at least five feet in height.
Barrier height
  • At least 5 feet high.
    Applies: Permanent fence around pools, ponds or open tanks deeper than 18 inches.
    § 17.44.090 · code text
    All pools, ponds, lakes or open tanks deeper than 18 inches must be completely enclosed with a permanent fence of at least five feet in height.
Equipment and alarms
  • Filter and heating equipment must be fully enclosed; soundproofing may be required within 15 feet of a neighbor's home.
    Applies: Applies to filter and heating systems for any pool.
    § 17.44.090 · code text
    Filter and heating systems for any pools shall not be located closer than three feet from any lot line and shall be fully enclosed with a wall, trellis or sight-proof fence. Sound-proof insulation may be required if the equipment is within 15 feet of a residential unit located on an adjoining property.
Setback from property lines
  • Rear half of the lot or 50 feet back, whichever is less; at least 3 feet from any property line.
    Applies: Swimming pools in R districts; 50 feet is measured from the front property line.
    § 17.44.090 · code text
    Swimming pools in R districts shall be constructed on the rear one-half of the lot or 50 feet from the front property line, whichever is less; in no event shall a pool be located closer than three feet to any property line; and
  • At least 3 feet from any lot line.
    Applies: Applies to filter and heating systems for any pool.
    § 17.44.090 · code text
    Filter and heating systems for any pools shall not be located closer than three feet from any lot line and shall be fully enclosed with a wall, trellis or sight-proof fence.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the pool fence and setback rules in Rio Vista?

Rio Vista's code: At least 5 feet high. (Permanent fence around pools, ponds or open tanks deeper than 18 inches.) (§ 17.44.090); Rear half of the lot or 50 feet back, whichever is less; at least 3 feet from any property line. (Swimming pools in R districts; 50 feet is measured from the front property line.) (§ 17.44.090).

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