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

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

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Yuba City requires a building permit for residential pools, spas and hot tubs under its adopted Uniform Swimming Pool Spa and Hot Tub Code. The permit process runs through the same Building Code administrative track as any other construction permit.

Yuba City Swimming Pool Permits

Some Restrictions

Yuba City Municipal Code § 7-11.01

Adoption of the Uniform Swimming Pool Spa and Hot Tub Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and as amended by the City of Yuba City. One copy is and shall, at all times, be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk.

Fencing & Safety Requirements

Any Yuba City pool, spa, hot tub or artificial body of water one foot deep or more must be completely enclosed by a barrier that keeps small children out and cannot be easily climbed, whether the pool is permanent or a portable, temporary structure.

Yuba City Pool Fencing Requirements

Some Restrictions

Yuba City Municipal Code § 7-11.03

Every person who owns or is in possession of any lot or premises on which there is situated a swimming pool, hot tub, spa, fish pond, wading pool, or any other outside body of water created by artificial means... any portion of which is one (1) foot or more in depth, shall keep and maintain on the lot or premises upon which the swimming pool... is located, and completely surrounding the body of...

Looking for Sutter County county-wide rules?

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

Swimming Pools & Spas in Sutter County