Above-ground pools deeper than 18 inches require a Sunnyvale permit and must meet Pool Safety Act barriers. Pool walls at least 48 inches may serve as part of the barrier.
Under SMC Title 16 and the CBC, above-ground pools deeper than 18 inches or holding more than 5000 gallons require a building permit. The pool walls, if at least 48 inches high on the outside and without external handholds, can satisfy part of the Pool Safety Act barrier requirement. Ladders must be removable or enclosed with a lockable gate meeting the 60-inch barrier rule. Setbacks from property lines follow zoning requirements (typically 5 feet interior side, 10 feet rear for R-1). Electrical connections for pumps must be GFCI protected. Drain discharge must go to sewer or approved greywater location, not into storm drains.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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