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Swimming pools in Orange

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

What Orange's code says

Orange code What Orange's code adds
Pool barrier
  • Openings may be no wider than 4 inches.
    Applies: Applies if a wrought iron fence is used.
    § 17.14.190 · code text
    If a wrought iron fence is provided, the openings in the fence shall not be wider than four inches.
Barrier height
  • At least 5 feet high, measured from outside the pool area.
    § 17.14.190 · code text
    A fence or wall not less than five feet in height, as measured from outside the pool area, shall be provided around the pool or spa.
Gates
  • Gates and doors must self-close and self-latch, with latches at least 5 feet above ground.
    § 17.14.190 · code text
    The gate or door shall be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device which enables the gate or door to be securely closed. Latches shall be placed a minimum of five feet above the ground.
Setback from property lines
  • At least 3 feet from any property line.
    Applies: Applies to above-grade pools or spas and their elevated decking.
    § 17.14.190 · code text
    All above grade pools or spas and associated elevated decking shall maintain a minimum setback of three feet from any property line.

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What are the pool fence and setback rules in Orange?

Orange's code: At least 5 feet high, measured from outside the pool area. (§ 17.14.190); At least 3 feet from any property line. (Applies to above-grade pools or spas and their elevated decking.) (§ 17.14.190).

General information, not legal advice.

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