Swimming Pools & Spas in Monterey, CA (2026)
1 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Monterey, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Any yard with a swimming pool or hot tub in a Monterey residential district must be screened by a non-climbable masonry wall or fence at least five feet tall to stop children from wandering in from the street or a neighboring property.
Monterey Requires a 5-Foot Non-Climbable Pool Barrier
Some RestrictionsMonterey City Code § 38-26(F)
F. Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs.No swimming pool or hot tub shall be allowed in any “R” zone, except as an accessory use and unless it complies with the following requirements: ... 2.No swimming pool shall be placed in any required front yard or closer than ten feet from any property line; no hot tub shall be placed in any required front yard or closer than five feet from any property line. 3.An...
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