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Building on your lot in Pomona
Pomona sets its own limits on dogs and cats, pool setbacks and upkeep, and rooftop solar permits. Fence heights and accessory structures are covered in separate parts of its code.
Key points
- Dogs and cats: Pomona allows at most 3 adult dogs or 4 adult cats per premises, and no more than 5 animals in total.
- Pools: Pomona pools must be at least 5 feet from side or rear property lines, and pool water must stay clean with the bottom visible.
- Rooftop solar: A small rooftop solar system that meets the approved checklist and standard plan is processed in 3 business days.
- Fences: Pomona covers fence and wall height in Part 6 of its code.
- Accessory structures: Pomona covers accessory uses and structures in Sec. 550.
Each rule below is marked Pomona code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
Solar panels and EV chargers
Pomona code A small rooftop solar system that meets the approved checklist and standard plan is processed in 3 business days.
All 4 Pomona rules on solar panels and EV chargers, with the code text →
Swimming pools
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Pets, chickens and bees
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Garage and yard sales
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Family child care homes
| Zoning | A small or large family child care home is a residential use and a use by right under all local ordinances, including zoning |
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| Business license or fee | A city or county may not charge a business license, fee or tax to run a family child care home |
| Local rules | Local limits on height, setbacks, lot size, health and safety must be the same as for every other home in the same zone |
| Small home | Up to eight children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there |
| Large home | 7 to 14 children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there |
Affordable units in new housing (inclusionary)
Pomona code The affordability term is 45 years. The affordability term is not less than 55 years.
All 14 Pomona rules on affordable units in new housing (inclusionary), with the code text →
Home alarm permits and false alarms
Pomona code Audible alarms must shut off or automatically reset within 15 minutes. A service response fee set by city council resolution applies. There is no excessive false alarm penalty.
All 6 Pomona rules on home alarm permits and false alarms, with the code text →
Signs on homes
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Other Pomona rules on this
Pomona's code also has these chapters. We have not summarized their values on this page yet; read them in the library.
- Accessory uses and structures (Sec. 550)
- Fence and wall height (Part 6)
- Development fees on new homes (§ 70-70)
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
How tall can a fence be in Pomona?
Pomona covers fence and wall height in Part 6 of its code. Pomona also has a related rule: Fence and wall height (Part 6).
How big can a shed or accessory building be in Pomona?
Pomona covers accessory uses and structures in Sec. 550. Pomona also has a related rule: Accessory uses and structures (Sec. 550).
What are the pool fence and setback rules in Pomona?
Pomona pools must be at least 5 feet from side or rear property lines, and pool water must stay clean with the bottom visible.
Can I keep chickens or bees at my home in Pomona?
Pomona allows at most 3 adult dogs or 4 adult cats per premises, and no more than 5 animals in total.
What are the garage sale rules in Pomona?
Pomona's code: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (§ 30-753); 2 unlighted signs, each up to 6 square feet, on private property, only during the sale. (§ 30-754).
Can I run a family child care home in Pomona?
California law sets this for every city, including Pomona: Zoning: A small or large family child care home is a residential use and a use by right under all local ordinances, including zoning (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(a)); Business license or fee: A city or county may not charge a business license, fee or tax to run a family child care home (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(b)); Local rules: Local limits on height, setbacks, lot size, health and safety must be the same as for every other home in the same zone (Health & Safety Code § 1597.45(e)); Small home: Up to eight children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there (Health & Safety Code § 1596.78(c)); Large home: 7 to 14 children, counting the provider's own children under 10 who live there (Health & Safety Code § 1596.78(b)).
What signs may I put up at my home in Pomona?
Pomona's code: Allowed from the close of nomination of candidates, or qualification of ballot measures, until the election. (Signs for candidates, measures or other noncommercial activity on private property in any zoning district.) (§ 42-2); Remove by the Monday following the election. (Signs posted on private property.) (§ 42-2).
General information, not legal advice.
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