Swimming Pools & Spas in Santa Paula, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Santa Paula treats above-ground pools deeper than 18 inches like any other residential pool: a building permit is required, and the pool must be enclosed by a barrier at least 5 feet tall meeting Santa Paula Municipal Code Chapter 154 and the California Pool Safety Act (HSC 115920-115929).

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Some Restrictions

Cal. Health & Safety Code §§ 115920-115929 (Swimming Pool Safety Act)

115921. As used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Swimming pool” or “pool” means any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 18 inches deep. “Swimming pool” includes in-ground and aboveground structures and includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and nonportable wading pools. (b) “Public swimmi...

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