What are the pool fence and setback rules in Moorpark?

Moorpark's code: At least 60 inches high. (Residential pools; measured on the side away from the pool.) (§ 3109.3); No opening larger than 1/2 inch within 18 inches of the gate release. (When the gate release is less than 60 inches above the ground.) (§ 3109.3).

Swimming pools in Moorpark: the local rules

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Pool barrier	No more than 2 inches between the ground and the bottom of the barrier. Applies: Measured on the side away from the pool. § 3109.3 · code text The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier must be two inches measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. No more than 4 inches between the top of an above-ground pool and the bottom of a barrier on it. § 3109.3 · code text the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier must be four inches. Openings may not let a 4-inch-diameter sphere pass through. § 3109.3 · code text Openings in the barrier must not allow passage of a 4-inch-diameter sphere. Vertical members no more than 1-3/4 inches apart. Applies: When horizontal members are less than 45 inches apart. § 3109.3 · code text Spacing between vertical members shall not be greater than 1-3/4 inches in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing with the cutouts shall not be greater than 1-3/4 inches in width. Vertical members no more than 4 inches apart. Applies: When horizontal members are 45 inches or more apart. § 3109.3 · code text Where the barrier is composed of horizontal members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches or more, spacing between vertical members must not be greater than 4 inches. Decorative cutouts in vertical members no wider than 1-3/4 inches. Applies: Any barrier with vertical members. § 3109.3 · code text Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing must not be greater than 1-3/4 inches in width. Chain link openings no wider than 1-3/4 inches when slats are fastened at the top or bottom. § 3109.3 · code text unless the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or bottom that reduce the openings to not more than 1-3/4 inches in width. Openings between diagonal members no more than 1-3/4 inches. § 3109.3 · code text Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members shall not be greater than 1-3/4 inches. No indentations or protrusions, except normal construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints. Applies: Solid barrier surfaces without openings. § 3109.3 · code text Solid barrier surfaces which do not have openings shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for normal construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints. Horizontal members must be on the pool side of the fence. Applies: Barriers of horizontal and vertical members with less than 45 inches between the tops of horizontal members. § 3109.3 · code text Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches, the horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool side of the fence. A clear zone of at least 36 inches between the enclosure and pumps, filters, heaters or other climbable structures. § 3109.3 · code text There shall be a clear zone of not less than 36" between the exterior of the enclosure and any permanent structures or equipment such as pumps, filters and heaters that can be used to climb the enclosure.
Gates	No opening larger than 1/2 inch within 18 inches of the gate release. Applies: When the gate release is less than 60 inches above the ground. § 3109.3 · code text the gate barrier may have no opening greater than one-half inch within 18 inches of the release mechanism. Must open outward away from the pool, be self-closing, have a self-latching device, and accept a locking device. Applies: Pedestrian access gates. § 3109.3 · code text Pedestrian access gates must open outward away from the pool and must be self-closing and have a self-latching device. Self-latching device plus lockable hardware or padlocks; kept locked when not in use. Applies: Doors or gates other than pedestrian access gates. § 3109.3 · code text Doors or gates other than pedestrian access gates must have a self-latching device and must be equipped with lockable hardware or padlocks and must remain locked at all times when not in use. Release on the pool side of the gate, at least 3 inches below the top. Applies: Self-latching releases less than 60 inches above the ground. § 3109.3 · code text the release mechanism must be located on the pool side of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate
Barrier height	At least 60 inches high. Applies: Residential pools; measured on the side away from the pool. § 3109.3 · code text The top of the barrier must be at least 60 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool.

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