Swimming pools in King City: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the King City 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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Barrier height	At least 6 feet high. Applies: Applies to the fence and self-closing, latched gate around pools and spas. § 17.48.150 · code text Pools and spas shall be completely enclosed by a fence and a self-closing, latched gate not less than six feet in height.
Equipment and alarms	Filter and heating systems at least 6 feet from side or rear lot lines and 12 feet from neighbors' homes. Applies: Applies to pool and spa equipment. The planning commission may reduce these setbacks with a use permit. § 17.48.150 · code text (b) Filter and heating systems for pools or spas shall not be closer than six feet to any side lot line or rear lot line, or closer than twelve feet to any dwelling other than the owner’s.
Gates	Gates must self-close and latch, with the latch at least 5 feet above the ground. § 17.48.150 · code text Pools and spas shall be completely enclosed by a fence and a self-closing, latched gate not less than six feet in height. The gate latch shall not be less than five feet above the ground.
Setback from property lines	At least 6 feet from rear or side lot lines. Applies: R districts; a use permit may approve a reduction. § 17.48.150 · code text Such pools or spas shall not be located closer than six feet to any rear lot line or side lot line. At least 10 feet from the street side lot line. Applies: R districts, corner lots where the rear line abuts a side line; a use permit may approve a reduction. § 17.48.150 · code text On the street side of any corner lot where the rear lot line abuts a side lot line, no pool or spa shall be located closer than ten feet to such side lot line. At least 50 feet from the front property line. Applies: R districts, when the pool is not on the rear half of the lot; a use permit may approve a reduction. § 17.48.150 · code text Swimming pools and spas in R districts shall be constructed either on the rear one-half of the lot or a minimum distance of fifty feet from the front property line.

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Pools and spas need a fence at least 6 feet high with a self-closing gate latched at least 5 feet above the ground.

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