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Swimming pools in West Sacramento

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

What West Sacramento's code says

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Equipment and alarms
  • Not in street-side setbacks, within 3 feet of interior side/rear lines, or 10 feet of neighbors' living areas, unless soundproofed.
    Applies: Applies to pool filter, heating and maintenance equipment; soundproofed means completely inside a soundproof enclosure.
    § 17.22.140 · code text
    All filter, heating, and maintenance systems and equipment shall not be located within any required setback adjacent to a public street, or within three feet of an interior side or rear property line, or within 10 feet of the living area of any dwelling unit on an adjacent parcel unless located completely within a soundproof enclosure.
Setback from property lines
  • At least 5 feet.
    Applies: Distance from the pool or spa wall to the street side property line.
    § 17.22.140 · code text
    The outside wall of the water-containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located a minimum of five feet from the street side property line.
  • At least 5 feet.
    Applies: Distance from the pool or spa wall to interior side and rear property lines.
    § 17.22.140 · code text
    The outside wall of the water-containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located a minimum of five feet from the interior side and rear property line.
  • At least 5 feet.
    Applies: Distance from the pool or spa wall to the outside wall of any home.
    § 17.22.140 · code text
    The outside wall of the water-containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located a minimum of five feet from the exterior wall of any dwelling unit.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the pool fence and setback rules in West Sacramento?

West Sacramento's code: At least 5 feet. (Distance from the pool or spa wall to the street side property line.) (§ 17.22.140); At least 5 feet. (Distance from the pool or spa wall to interior side and rear property lines.) (§ 17.22.140).

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