Brevard County Section 62-2123 designates swimming pools as accessory uses requiring 5-foot setbacks from side and rear lot lines. Pools must be enclosed by a fence or screen enclosure with a secure gate per Section 22-278. Florida Building Code requires 48-inch minimum barrier height.
Section 62-2123 classifies swimming pools and screened enclosures as accessory uses in all residential zones. Pools must be set back at least 5 feet from side and rear lot lines, and 5 feet from the front building line of the principal structure. Pools shall not encroach into drainage, utility, or other easements. On corner lots, screen enclosures must meet the minimum side street setback and pools must add 5 feet to the required side street setback. Section 22-278 requires pool enclosure with fence or screen and secure gate. Florida Building Code mandates 48-inch minimum barrier height with self-closing, self-latching gates.
Non-compliant barriers: immediate correction order. Fines $250 to $1,000. Significant liability for drowning incidents. Real estate disclosure required.
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