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Swimming Pools & Spas in Indio, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Indio requires any pool or spa deeper than 18 inches to meet both Unified Development Code setbacks and all applicable Building Code permit requirements before construction.

Indio Residential Pool Construction Requirements

Some Restrictions

Indio Unified Development Code § 3.02.05

Swimming pools, spas, and any body of water having a depth of more than 18 inches and related equipment shall comply with the following standards, in addition to all applicable requirements of the Building Code. A. Water-Containing Portions of Swimming Pools and Spas.The outside wall of the water-containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located as follows: 1. Front Setback....

Fencing & Safety Requirements

Indio treats spas and hot tubs the same as pools under its 18-inch depth rule, with a 5-foot dwelling setback and separate equipment-noise setbacks.

Indio Spa and Hot Tub Setback and Equipment Rules

Some Restrictions

Indio Unified Development Code § 3.02.05(B)

All pool and spa 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.

Looking for Riverside County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Indio city rules.

Swimming Pools & Spas in Riverside County