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Swimming pools in Brawley

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

What Brawley's code says

Brawley code What Brawley's code adds
Pool barrier
  • The barrier must block access by anyone other than the owners or occupants.
    § 23B.2 · code text
    Every swimming pool shall be enclosed by a natural barrier, retaining wall, fence or other structure having a minimum height of five feet and constructed or installed so as to obstruct access thereto by persons other than the owners or occupants of the premises on which such swimming pool is located.
  • Existing pools must also be enclosed.
    Applies: Existing swimming pools.
    § 23B.2 · code text
    Every existing swimming pool shall be enclosed as required by subsection (a) of this section.
Barrier height
  • At least 5 feet high.
    § 23B.2 · code text
    Every swimming pool shall be enclosed by a natural barrier, retaining wall, fence or other structure having a minimum height of five feet and constructed or installed so as to obstruct access thereto by persons other than the owners or occupants of the premises on which such swimming pool is located.
Setback from property lines
  • At least 3 feet from any property line; the zone's front and side yard setbacks also apply.
    Applies: Pools built after this rule took effect.
    § 23B.7 · code text
    All swimming pools constructed after the effective date of this section shall be subject to the front yard and side yard setback requirements as set forth in Chapter 27 but in no case shall be located closer than three feet from any property line.
  • At least 5 feet from the rear property line.
    Applies: Pools and their heating, filtering and pumping equipment.
    § 23B.7 · code text
    Swimming pools, including heating, filtering, pumping and accessory equipment, shall have a five-foot rear yard setback.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the pool fence and setback rules in Brawley?

Brawley's code: At least 5 feet high. (§ 23B.2); At least 3 feet from any property line; the zone's front and side yard setbacks also apply. (Pools built after this rule took effect.) (§ 23B.7).

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