Swimming pool permit rules in Santa Rosa, CA — also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations — set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Any new pool or spa, remodel, or removal in Santa Rosa requires a Building Permit issued through the Building Division (100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Room 3). Applications are filed through Permit Santa Rosa (Accela Citizen Access).
Under City of Santa Rosa Building Division policy, a building permit is required for the construction, alteration, or removal of a residential swimming pool or spa. Plans must include the property address, APN, fully dimensioned property lines, location of all structures, location and size of the pool or spa, dimensioned setbacks, structural details, and the drowning-prevention features being provided per CBC Section 3109. Permits are filed through Permit Santa Rosa (Accela). For pool demolitions, City Policy 2.5.30 requires a separate building permit, plan submittal, and at least two inspections (one to verify drainage holes and shell removal, one final). If the demolished area will eventually support a structure, the entire shell must be removed and engineered fill placed under a Geotechnical Engineer's supervision; otherwise an owner may file an acknowledgement to leave the shell in place with permeable drainage rock.
Building without a permit can result in a stop-work order, double permit fees, and code-enforcement action by the Santa Rosa Building Division. For demolitions completed without a permit, the city may require restorative work and may impose civil penalties. Contact (707) 543-3200 to verify whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
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