Unincorporated San Diego County requires a pool enclosure at least 60 inches high measured on the side facing away from the pool, with no more than a 2-inch ground gap (4 inches over a solid deck) and no gaps passing a 1-3/4-inch sphere. Gates must open away from the pool and be self-closing and self-latching.
The County PDS 379 handout sets the enclosure standard for new pools, spas, and hot tubs in the unincorporated area. Enclosures (fence, wall, or other barrier) must be a minimum height of 60 inches, measured on the side of the enclosure that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure is 2 inches, which may be increased to 4 inches where the grade is a solid surface such as a concrete deck or where the enclosure is mounted on top of an above-ground pool structure. Gaps or voids may not allow passage of a sphere 1-3/4 inches or greater in diameter; spacing between vertical members may increase up to 4 inches when the distance between the tops of horizontal members is 45 inches or more. The outside surface must be free of handholds or footholds that could let a child under five climb over. Chain-link fences separating the pool from neighboring properties must be at least 11.5 gauge with mesh no larger than 2-1/4-inch square (1-3/4-inch square where separating the pool from the home). Pedestrian gates must open away from the pool and be self-closing with a self-latching device located at least 54 inches from the bottom of the gate. The barrier aligns with California's Pool Safety Act (Health & Safety Code 115922/115923).
Non-compliant or missing barriers fail the pre-plaster inspection and must be corrected before the pool can be filled. Inadequate gate latching or excessive gaps are common deficiencies that block approval and can trigger code-enforcement action.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
San Diego County, CA
In unincorporated San Diego County, amplified sound in a County park is limited by Section 36.414(c)(2)(C): no more than 90 dBA at 50 feet from the source an...
San Diego County, CA
Unincorporated San Diego County sets numeric, zone-based decibel limits in County Code Section 36.404. Standard residential zones are limited to a 50 dBA one...
San Diego County, CA
In unincorporated San Diego County, County Code Section 36.414(c)(8) prohibits using a motor vehicle to knowingly cause annoying noise by backfiring, tire-sc...
San Diego County, CA
In unincorporated San Diego County, curb colors are authorized by County Code Sec. 72.135 and the colors' meanings are set by California Vehicle Code Sec. 21...
San Diego County, CA
County Code Sec. 72.131 establishes freight loading zones (marked by signs or a yellow curb line stenciled 'LOADING ONLY'), and Sec. 72.132 covers passenger ...
San Diego County, CA
The unincorporated County has no special oversized-vehicle street ordinance like the City of San Diego's. Oversized vehicles on unincorporated streets are go...
See how San Diego County's fencing requirements rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.