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Swimming Pools & Spas in Simi Valley, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

A new pool or spa in Simi Valley requires a Zoning Clearance from the Planning Division to confirm setbacks, followed by a building permit from the Building & Safety Division; both are issued at City Hall, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road.

Pool and spa building permit process

Some Restrictions

Cal. Health & Safety Code Section 115921(a)

Swimming pool or pool means any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 18 inches deep, including in-ground and aboveground structures and including, but not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and nonportable wading pools.

Fencing & Safety Requirements

When a Simi Valley building permit is issued for a new or remodeled pool or spa, California's Swimming Pool Safety Act requires at least two of seven drowning-prevention safety features, typically including a code-compliant enclosure isolating the pool from the house.

Pool barrier and drowning-prevention features

Some Restrictions

Cal. Health & Safety Code Section 115922(a)

Except as provided in Section 115925, subject to subdivision (b), and consistent with Section 1596.814, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with at least two of the following seven drowning prevention safety ...

Looking for Ventura County county-wide rules?

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

Swimming Pools & Spas in Ventura County