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Swimming pools in Scotts Valley

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

What Scotts Valley's code says

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Pool barrier
  • The fence, wall or structure must fully enclose the pool or in-ground spa and meet the California Building Code.
    Applies: Swimming pools and in-ground spas.
    § 17.46.080 · code text
    Every person who owns or possesses any premises where there is a swimming pool, or in-ground spa shall maintain a fence, wall or structure at least five feet high, completely enclosing the swimming pool or in-ground spa pursuant to the requirements of the California Building Code or other applicable building code.
Barrier height
  • At least 5 feet high.
    Applies: The fence, wall or structure that fully encloses a pool or in-ground spa.
    § 17.46.080 · code text
    Every person who owns or possesses any premises where there is a swimming pool, or in-ground spa shall maintain a fence, wall or structure at least five feet high, completely enclosing the swimming pool or in-ground spa pursuant to the requirements of the California Building Code or other applicable building code.
Equipment and alarms
  • Equipment must be at least 3 feet from any property line and fully enclosed to muffle noise.
    Applies: Mechanical or air handling equipment for pool or spa upkeep, heating and chemical balance.
    § 17.46.080 · code text
    Mechanical and/or air handling equipment for maintenance, temperature control and chemical balance of a swimming pool and/or spa shall be located a minimum of three feet from any property line and shall be entirely enclosed to muffle the noise.
Setback from property lines
  • At least 5 feet.
    Applies: Pools and in-ground spas, from rear or side property lines; pools are not allowed in the required front yard of residential districts.
    § 17.46.080 · code text
    Swimming pools and in-ground spas shall be located a minimum of five feet from the rear or side property line.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the pool fence and setback rules in Scotts Valley?

Scotts Valley's code: At least 5 feet high. (The fence, wall or structure that fully encloses a pool or in-ground spa.) (§ 17.46.080); At least 5 feet. (Pools and in-ground spas, from rear or side property lines; pools are not allowed in the required front yard of residential districts.) (§ 17.46.080).

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