Swimming pools in Glendora: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Glendora Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

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Pool barrier	No opening larger than 6 inches square, other than doors or gates. § 9.32.020 · code text with no opening therein, other than doors or gates, larger than six inches square A fence or other solid structure must completely surround the pool, lot or premises. § 9.32.020 · code text maintain on the lot or premises upon which such pool is located and completely surrounding such pool, lot or premises, a fence or other solid structure Fencing must be in place and approved before the pool is filled. § 9.32.030 · code text All fencing shall be in place and approved before water is run into the pool.
Barrier height	At least 5 feet high. § 9.32.020 · code text a fence or other solid structure not less than five feet in height
Gates	Self-closing and self-latching, with the latch at least 4 feet 6 inches above grade. Applies: All gates or doors through the enclosure, except a door of an occupied home that forms part of it. § 9.32.020 · code text All gates or doors opening through such enclosure shall be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device designed to keep and capable of keeping such door or gate securely closed at all times when not in actual use, and which self-latching device shall not be located at nor accessible from less than four feet six inches above grade
Maintenance and empty pools	The enclosure must be kept in good repair at all times. § 9.32.020 · code text Such enclosure shall be maintained in good repair at all times. Pool, spa and hot tub water may not be foul, filthy or stagnant; the bottom must stay visible. § 9.32.040 · code text The water of all swimming pools, spas and hot tubs must be kept sufficiently clear that the bottom will be visible at all times.

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What are the pool fence and setback rules in Glendora?

Glendora's code: At least 5 feet high. (§ 9.32.020); Self-closing and self-latching, with the latch at least 4 feet 6 inches above grade. (All gates or doors through the enclosure, except a door of an occupied home that forms part of it.) (§ 9.32.020).

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