Pools & Spas

Planning Division

Pools and spas are allowed in the rear and side yard areas of the property outside of the front setback area.

Minimum Setbacks

Minimum setbacks to rear and side property lines include:

• In ground pools and spas - 4 feet
• Above ground pools and spas - 5 feet
• Pool and/or spa equipment - 5 feet

Accessories

Other accessories or improvements such as water slides or waterfalls shall not exceed 8 ft. in height and be setback a minimum of 5 feet from any property line.

Building Division

Requirements

• Completed Permit Application (PDF)
• Plot plan (sample plot plan PDF) showing location and setbacks
• Sectional diagram
• Equipment specifications
• Wet-stamped and signed structural calculations

Submit to permits@morganhill.ca.gov

Resources

• See Morgan Hill Municipal Code Chapter 15 for code requirements