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Swimming pools in San Benito County

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

What San Benito County's code says

San Benito County code What San Benito County's code adds
Pool barrier
  • No opening, hole or gap larger than 4 inches in either direction.
    Applies: Applies to the pool enclosure, except doors or gates.
    § 21.01.076 · code text
    either the horizontal or vertical dimension of any opening, holes, or gaps in such enclosure shall not exceed four inches
  • A house or accessory building may form part of the enclosure.
    § 21.01.076 · code text
    a dwelling house or accessory building may be used as a part of such enclosure
Barrier height
  • At least 4 feet high.
    Applies: Applies to the fence, wall or structure fully enclosing a private pool.
    § 21.01.076 · code text
    shall maintain on the premises, completely enclosing the private swimming pool, a fence, wall or other structure not less than four feet in height
Gates
  • Self-closing and self-latching, with the latch out of children's reach from outside.
    § 21.01.076 · code text
    Any gate or door in the enclosure shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices, designed to keep such gate or door securely closed at all times; with the latching device made inaccessible to children from the outside.

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What are the pool fence and setback rules in San Benito County?

San Benito County's code: At least 4 feet high. (Applies to the fence, wall or structure fully enclosing a private pool.) (§ 21.01.076); Self-closing and self-latching, with the latch out of children's reach from outside. (§ 21.01.076).

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