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Swimming pools in La Palma

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

What La Palma's code says

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Maintenance and empty pools
  • Pools must be kept clean, with no floating scum, sputum or debris, and surfaces kept free of slime and algae.
    § 26-165 · code text
    Floating scum, sputum, and debris shall not be allowed to accumulate in any swimming pool, wading pool, or other similar body of water in the City.
  • Water clear enough that a 6-inch black disc at the deepest point is visible from up to 10 yards.
    § 26-164 · code text
    Every owner or resident of property on which there is located a swimming pool, wading pool or other similar body of water shall maintain the water therein in a sufficiently clear and clean condition so that a black disc, six inches in diameter when placed at the bottom of such body of water at its deepest point against a white field, is clearly visible from the areas around such body of water at all distances up to ten yards from such disc.
Setback from property lines
  • At least 5 feet.
    Applies: Applies to the interior side yard.
    § 44-273 · code text
    Interior Side Yard | 5 feet
  • At least 10 feet.
    Applies: Applies to the street side yard.
    § 44-273 · code text
    Street Side Yard | 10 feet
  • At least 5 feet.
    Applies: Applies to the rear yard.
    § 44-273 · code text
    Rear Yard | 5 feet
  • At least 15 feet.
    Applies: Applies to the front yard.
    § 44-273 · code text
    Front Yard | 15 feet

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Frequently asked questions

What are the pool fence and setback rules in La Palma?

La Palma's code: At least 5 feet. (Applies to the interior side yard.) (§ 44-273); At least 10 feet. (Applies to the street side yard.) (§ 44-273).

General information, not legal advice.

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