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Swimming pools in Sierra Madre

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

What Sierra Madre's code says

Sierra Madre code What Sierra Madre's code adds
Barrier height
  • A solid fence or wall 6 feet high (on slopes, up to 8 inches above or below).
    Applies: R-1 pools, spas or equipment next to a street or alley, without a conditional use permit; must not be visible from the street.
    § 17.20.065 · code text
    Where the facility is enclosed by a solid fence or wall of six feet in height (Note: On sloping terrain, the solid fence or wall may deviate a maximum eight inches above or below the six-foot height).
Permit
  • Yes, a permit is required.
    Applies: Installing, altering or repairing a pool, spa or hot tub system or any part of it.
    § 15.32.040 · code text
    Every applicant for a permit to install, alter, or repair a swimming pool, spa or hot tub system or part thereof, shall state in writing on the application form provided for that purpose, the character of work proposed to be done
Setback from property lines
  • At least 5 feet from the property line.
    Applies: R-1 pools, spas or equipment next to a street or alley, enclosed by a 6-foot solid fence or wall.
    § 17.20.065 · code text
    In such case, the facility shall be located no closer than five feet to the property line.
  • At least 5 feet.
    Applies: Side or rear property lines, R-1 zone.
    § 17.20.065 · code text
    B. Side or Rear Property Lines. Five feet from the side or rear property line.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the pool fence and setback rules in Sierra Madre?

Sierra Madre's code: A solid fence or wall 6 feet high (on slopes, up to 8 inches above or below). (R-1 pools, spas or equipment next to a street or alley, without a conditional use permit; must not be visible from the street.) (§ 17.20.065); At least 5 feet from the property line. (R-1 pools, spas or equipment next to a street or alley, enclosed by a 6-foot solid fence or wall.) (§ 17.20.065).

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