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Swimming pools in San Bruno

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

What San Bruno's code says

San Bruno code What San Bruno's code adds
Pool barrier
  • The pool, or the part of the yard around it, must be fully enclosed by a fence.
    § 12.84.100 · code text
    All swimming pools and hot tubs or the portion of the yard in which said pool or tub is located shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least six feet in height
Barrier height
  • At least 6 feet high.
    § 12.84.100 · code text
    completely enclosed by a fence at least six feet in height
Equipment and alarms
  • Pumps, filters and heaters must be at least 10 feet from any home except the one on the pool lot.
    § 12.84.100 · code text
    Pumps, filter, and heating systems for such pools and tubs shall not be located within ten feet of any dwelling other than that located on the lot where the swimming pool or tub is proposed to be located.
Gates
  • Gates must be self-closing and self-latching.
    § 12.84.100 · code text
    all gates shall be self-closing and self-latching.
Setback from property lines
  • At least 50 feet from the front lot line.
    Applies: Pools and hot tubs in any district.
    § 12.84.100 · code text
    Swimming pools and hot tubs in any district shall be constructed at least fifty feet from the front lot line.
  • At least 5 feet from any rear or side lot line.
    Applies: Pools and hot tubs.
    § 12.84.100 · code text
    Such pool or tub may not be located closer than five feet from any rear lot line or side lot line.
  • At least 10 feet from that lot line.
    Applies: Street side of a corner lot where the rear of the lot meets the side lot line.
    § 12.84.100 · code text
    On the street side of any corner lot where the rear of the lot abuts the side lot line, no pool or tub shall be located closer than ten feet to such lot line.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the pool fence and setback rules in San Bruno?

San Bruno's code: At least 6 feet high. (§ 12.84.100); At least 50 feet from the front lot line. (Pools and hot tubs in any district.) (§ 12.84.100).

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