Swimming pools in Soledad: the local rules

Each rule below links to the section of the Soledad Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

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Pool barrier	Designed to resist climbing. Applies: Fences around pools and ponds over 18 inches deep in residential districts. § 17.38.320 · code text All swimming pools and ponds shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least six feet in height, designed to resist climbing.
Barrier height	At least 6 feet. Applies: Fence around all swimming pools, and ponds over 18 inches deep, in residential districts. § 17.38.320 · code text All swimming pools and ponds shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least six feet in height, designed to resist climbing.
Gates	Self-closing and self-latching. § 17.38.320 · code text All gates shall be self-closing and self-latching.
Permit	A use permit may allow another location, but setbacks may not be cut by more than 50%. Applies: Alternatives to the required front and side setbacks. § 17.38.320 · code text The planning commission may by use permit allow a different location, but in no case shall the foregoing requirements be reduced by more than fifty percent.
Setback from property lines	At least 50 feet from the front lot line. § 17.38.320 · code text Such pools or ponds shall be constructed at least fifty feet from the front line and at least ten feet from the side line of the lot. At least 10 feet from the side lot line. § 17.38.320 · code text Such pools or ponds shall be constructed at least fifty feet from the front line and at least ten feet from the side line of the lot. At least 20 feet from any home other than the owner's. Applies: Pool filter and heating systems. § 17.38.320 · code text Filter and heating systems shall not be located closer than twenty feet to any dwelling other than the owner's.

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What are the pool fence and setback rules in Soledad?

Soledad's code: At least 6 feet. (Fence around all swimming pools, and ponds over 18 inches deep, in residential districts.) (§ 17.38.320); At least 50 feet from the front lot line. (§ 17.38.320).

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