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Swimming pools in South San Francisco

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

What South San Francisco's code says

South San Francisco code What South San Francisco's code adds
Pool barrier
  • The pool, or the whole property, must be walled or fenced from the street and neighbors.
    § 20.300.013 · code text
    The swimming pool or spa, or the entire property on which it is located, shall be walled or fenced from the street or from adjacent properties;
  • A masonry wall or solid fence.
    Applies: Applies to pools less than 30 feet from a lot line, on the side facing that line.
    § 20.300.013 · code text
    where located less than 30 feet to any lot line, shall be screened by a masonry wall or solid fence not less than six feet in height on the side facing the lot line.
Barrier height
  • At least 6 feet high.
    Applies: Applies to pools less than 30 feet from a lot line, on the side facing that line.
    § 20.300.013 · code text
    where located less than 30 feet to any lot line, shall be screened by a masonry wall or solid fence not less than six feet in height on the side facing the lot line.
Equipment and alarms
  • Equipment must be mounted and enclosed so it cannot be heard from any other lot.
    Applies: Applies to pool filters and pumps.
    § 20.300.013 · code text
    All equipment shall be mounted and enclosed so that its sound is not audible from any other lot.
  • Filters at least 15 feet from the main building on a neighboring lot.
    Applies: Pool and spa filtration equipment; pools, spas and equipment may not be in the front or street side yard.
    § 20.300.013 · code text
    Swimming pool or spa filtration equipment shall not be closer than 15 feet to the main building on an adjoining lot.
Setback from property lines
  • At least 5 feet from all interior side and rear lot lines.
    Applies: Measured to the outside wall of the water-holding part of the pool or spa.
    § 20.300.013 · code text
    The outside wall of the water-containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located at least five feet from all interior side and rear lot lines.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the pool fence and setback rules in South San Francisco?

South San Francisco's code: At least 6 feet high. (Applies to pools less than 30 feet from a lot line, on the side facing that line.) (§ 20.300.013); At least 5 feet from all interior side and rear lot lines. (Measured to the outside wall of the water-holding part of the pool or spa.) (§ 20.300.013).

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