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Swimming pools in Susanville

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

What Susanville's code says

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Pool barrier
  • Fencing must meet the California Building Code.
    Applies: Applies to fencing around all swimming pools.
    § 17.96.070 · code text
    Fencing around all swimming pools shall be installed in compliance with the California Building Code.
Equipment and alarms
  • Filters and heaters at least 30 feet from any home but the owner's, unless in a soundproof enclosure.
    Applies: Applies to residential pool filter and heating systems.
    § 17.96.070 · code text
    Filter and heating systems for such pools shall not be located closer than 30 feet to any dwelling other than the owner's unless enclosed in a sound proof enclosure.
Setback from property lines
  • At least 5 feet from rear and side lot lines.
    Applies: Applies to pools in residential districts.
    § 17.96.070 · code text
    such pools shall not be located closer than five feet to any rear yard lot line or side lot line.
  • At least 10 feet from the street side lot line.
    Applies: Residential pools on the street side of a corner lot where the rear lot line meets a side lot line.
    § 17.96.070 · code text
    On the street side of any corner lot, where the rear lot line abuts a side lot line, no pool shall be located closer than 10 feet to such side lot line.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the pool fence and setback rules in Susanville?

Susanville's code: Fencing must meet the California Building Code. (Applies to fencing around all swimming pools.) (§ 17.96.070); At least 5 feet from rear and side lot lines. (Applies to pools in residential districts.) (§ 17.96.070).

General information, not legal advice.

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