Town of Paradise Valley
Pools in Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley is a separate town between Phoenix and Scottsdale. Pool permits go through its Community Development Department, not Scottsdale.
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Barrier basics from the town handout
- The barrier has to be at least 60 inches tall, measured on the side away from the pool. Where it only separates the pool from habitable space on the same property, 48 inches is allowed.
- It must sit at least 20 inches from the water's edge.
- Openings cannot pass a 4 inch sphere.
- Chain link mesh can be no larger than 2-1/4 inches square unless slats are fastened at the top or bottom.
When the house is part of the barrier
In place of a barrier between the house and the pool, the handout allows a powered safety cover meeting ASTM F1346, or door alarms listed to UL 2017. The alarm has to sound within 7 seconds and keep going for at least 30 seconds.
Applying
Pool and spa permits are applied for online through the Citizen Portal. The town requires its own dust control plan when 0.10 acre or less is disturbed. Above that, you need a Maricopa County Air Quality dust control permit.
Hillside lots
On hillside-designated property, the town lists extra documents for most applications, such as a construction staging plan and financial assurance.
Sources
- Town of Paradise Valley pool barrier requirements
- Town of Paradise Valley permits and handouts
- Paradise Valley, Arizona
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.
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