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Swimming pools in Seaside

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

What Seaside's code says

Seaside code What Seaside's code adds
Pool barrier
  • The barrier must fully surround the pool, hot tub, spa or pond.
    Applies: Private pools, hot tubs, spas and ponds with water more than 18 inches deep.
    § 15.04.151 · code text
    private swimming pools, hot tubs, spas and ponds, containing water more than 18 inches (457 mm) in depth shall be completely surrounded by a fence or barrier
Barrier height
  • At least 48 inches above finished ground, measured on the side away from the pool.
    Applies: Private pools, hot tubs, spas and ponds with water more than 18 inches deep.
    § 15.04.151 · code text
    private swimming pools, hot tubs, spas and ponds, containing water more than 18 inches (457 mm) in depth shall be completely surrounded by a fence or barrier 48 inches (1219 mm) in height above the finished ground level
Gates
  • Gates and doors self-latch and self-close from 6 inches open; pool-side release if latch under 54 inches above gate bottom.
    Applies: Private pools, hot tubs, spas and ponds with water more than 18 inches deep, except as provided in other regulations.
    § 15.04.151 · code text
    Gates and doors in such barriers shall be self-closing and self-latching. Where the self-latching device is less than 54 inches (1372 mm) above the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate. Self-closing and self-latching gates shall be maintained such that the gate will positively close and latch when released from an open position of 6 inches (152 mm) from the gatepost.
Maintenance and empty pools
  • Existing pool enclosures may not be removed, replaced, changed or kept in a way that weakens the safety barrier.
    Applies: Existing pool enclosures.
    § 15.04.151 · code text
    No existing pool enclosure shall be removed, replaced, changed or maintained in a manner that reduces its effectiveness as a safety barrier.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the pool fence and setback rules in Seaside?

Seaside's code: At least 48 inches above finished ground, measured on the side away from the pool. (Private pools, hot tubs, spas and ponds with water more than 18 inches deep.) (§ 15.04.151); Gates and doors self-latch and self-close from 6 inches open; pool-side release if latch under 54 inches above gate bottom. (Private pools, hot tubs, spas and ponds with water more than 18 inches deep, except as provided in other regulations.) (§ 15.04.151).

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