Outdoor pools and spas in unincorporated Larimer County must be surrounded by a barrier at least 48 inches high measured on the outside. Openings may not pass a 4-inch sphere. Barriers follow the adopted 2021 ISPSC Section 305 (or an ASTM F1346 safety cover).
Under the 2021 ISPSC as adopted by the county, the top of the barrier must be at least 48 inches above grade, measured outside and extending 3 feet out. The bottom gap may not exceed 2 inches over grass/gravel or 4 inches over solid surfaces. Chain-link mesh openings cannot exceed 1-3/4 inches; mesh fences must sit within 20 inches of the water edge and no more than 1 inch above grade. Pool equipment outside the barrier must be at least 3 feet from it. A 4-foot construction fence is required from excavation until the permanent barrier is finished.
Failing an inspection means the pool cannot be filled or used until the barrier complies; enforcement is through the building permit and correction notices.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Larimer County, CO
Larimer County addresses hoarding through its pet-quantity and care standards. Sec. 6-80 requires proper food, water, shelter, and veterinary care, and Sec. ...
Larimer County, CO
Feeding wild ducks and geese is prohibited in unincorporated Larimer County after a written warning. Feeding bears and other wildlife is discouraged, and the...
Larimer County, CO
Larimer County sets no ordinance banning backyard composting, and it is encouraged for waste reduction. It must not become a nuisance. Fort Collins allows ho...
Larimer County, CO
Larimer County sets no specific ban on artificial turf, and Colorado law now protects nonvegetative turf grass from HOA prohibition. Check your city's landsc...
Larimer County, CO
Larimer County does not require native plants, and Colorado law protects your right to xeriscape. Under C.R.S. § 38-33.3-106.5, HOAs cannot ban xeriscape, dr...
Larimer County, CO
Colorado law lets a single-family or small multi-family household collect rooftop rainwater in up to two rain barrels holding no more than 110 gallons combin...
See how Larimer 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 If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.