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Swimming Pools & Spas in Cathedral City, CA (2026)

1 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Cathedral City, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Fencing & Safety Requirements

In Cathedral City, swimming pools on R1 zone properties must be entirely enclosed by buildings, fences or walls at least five feet high. Gates and doors need self-latching hardware with latches at least four feet above the ground, and the building inspector must approve all fencing before any water goes into the pool.

Cathedral City Pool Enclosure and Gate Requirements

Some Restrictions

Cathedral City Municipal Code § 9.80.080

Swimming pools for R1 zone properties shall be entirely enclosed by buildings, fences, or walls which are not less than five feet in height at any point, measured immediately adjacent to any such building, fence or wall on the side of such building, fence or wall opposite the swimming pool. Said fence or wall shall have self-latching gates or doors not less than five feet in height, and each su...

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