North of Scottsdale
Pools in Cave Creek and Carefree
Cave Creek and Carefree are separate incorporated towns north of Scottsdale. A Scottsdale mailing address does not mean Scottsdale rules apply.
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Check the town first
Cave Creek incorporated in 1986. Carefree started in the 1950s as a master-planned community. Each town runs its own permits, so ask the right one about barrier and setback rules before design starts.
Desert lots
Large lots with natural desert can mean long equipment access and native plant questions. Ask early about access and what can be cleared.
Read next
Hiring a pool builder covers the license and contract questions that apply in every town.
Sources
Public pages, linked so you can read the source yourself. Rules change, so confirm the current version with the agency before you rely on it.
Tell us about the yard
Say which part of Scottsdale you are in, how big the backyard is, and whether you have an HOA or a NAOS easement.