New pools in San Mateo require a building permit. Setbacks: 4 ft from property lines (single-family), 5 ft from structures. Prefab above-grade pools under 5,000 gallons are exempt from permit. Anti-entrapment drains required.
San Mateo requires building permits for most new pool construction. In-ground pools must maintain a 4-foot setback from property lines (single-family residential; 20 feet for multi-family), and a 5-foot setback from any structure. Pools may not be located in utility easements or under overhead power lines. Prefabricated above-grade pools not exceeding 5,000 gallons and with walls entirely above grade are exempt from permit requirements. Pool drains must comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker anti-entrapment Act.
Non-compliant safety features: correction order. Fines $250 to $1,000. HSC §115929 violations. Real estate disclosure required at sale.
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San Mateo prohibits nuisance barking under the city's noise ordinance and animal control provisions. Owners must prevent habitual barking that disturbs neigh...
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San Mateo experiences aircraft noise from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located approximately 3 miles north. The city cannot restrict FAA-contro...
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San Mateo regulates amplified sound under SMMC Section 7.30.080. Handheld amplified sound equipment cannot exceed 10 watts. All amplified sound must comply w...
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San Mateo limits permitted construction to 7 AM–7 PM weekdays, 9 AM–5 PM Saturdays, and noon–4 PM Sundays/holidays. Equipment cannot exceed 90 dB at 25 feet....
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San Mateo specifically regulates leaf blower operation under Chapter 10.80 in addition to the general noise ordinance. Leaf blowers must comply with both the...
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Fences up to 7 feet in San Mateo generally do not require a building permit if they comply with zoning regulations. Fences over 7 feet require a building per...
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