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Swimming pools in Fortuna

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

What Fortuna's code says

Fortuna code What Fortuna's code adds
Pool barrier
  • Openings no larger than 4 inches.
    § 17.06.186 · code text
    containing no openings greater than four inches except for self-closing and self-latching gates
Barrier height
  • At least 6 feet tall.
    § 17.06.186 · code text
    Such pool or the property on which it is located shall be completely enclosed by a wall or fence not less than six feet in height, containing no openings greater than four inches except for self-closing and self-latching gates
Gates
  • Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, with the latch at least 4 feet above the ground.
    § 17.06.186 · code text
    except for self-closing and self-latching gates on which the latch is at least four feet above ground level
Setback from property lines
  • At least 5 feet from any lot line.
    Applies: Side and rear yards follow the accessory building rules, but never less than 5 feet.
    § 17.06.186 · code text
    Side and rear yards shall be as required for accessory buildings, but in no case within five feet of any lot line.
  • On the rear half of the lot, at least 50 feet from the front lot line.
    Applies: Applies to the front lot line.
    § 17.06.186 · code text
    Such pool shall be located on the rear half of the lot and not less than 50 feet from the front lot line.
Equipment and alarms
  • Filter and heating systems at least 10 feet from any lot line.
    § 17.06.186 · code text
    Filter and heating systems shall not be located within 10 feet of any lot line.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the pool fence and setback rules in Fortuna?

Fortuna's code: At least 6 feet tall. (§ 17.06.186); At least 5 feet from any lot line. (Side and rear yards follow the accessory building rules, but never less than 5 feet.) (§ 17.06.186).

General information, not legal advice.

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