Swimming Pools & Spas in Citrus County, FL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Citrus County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
In unincorporated Citrus County, a private swimming pool is a residential accessory use under the Land Development Code, and Section 3102 requires a permit before any accessory use, pools included, is allowed to proceed. Section 3101 confirms the county's pool-barrier standards apply once construction is done, exempting only a pool actively under construction with a valid building permit.
Citrus County Pool Construction Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsCitrus County Land Development Code §§ 3101(E), 3101(I), 3102
E. Private swimming pools and bathhouses. ... I. All residential pools shall have pool safety barriers maintained in accordance with the requirements of F.S. 515.29 and Section R4501 of the Florida Building Code – Residential, to include but not limited to the following: ... These standards shall not apply while a pool is under active construction with a valid building permit. 3102. SPECIAL REQ...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Every residential pool in unincorporated Citrus County needs a code-compliant safety barrier under LDC Section 3101.I, built to Florida Statute 515.29 and Florida Building Code, Residential, Section R4501: at least four feet high, gapless, and set back from the water. Gates providing pool access must swing outward and be self-closing and self-latching.
Citrus County Pool Safety Barrier Rules
Some RestrictionsCitrus County Land Development Code § 3101(I)
I. All residential pools shall have pool safety barriers maintained in accordance with the requirements of F.S. 515.29 and Section R4501 of the Florida Building Code – Residential, to include but not limited to the following: 1. The barrier must be at least 4 feet high on the outside. a. The barrier may not have any gaps, openings, indentations, protrusions, or structural components that could ...
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