Unincorporated Maricopa County
Pools in Rio Verde
Rio Verde is a master-planned community east of Scottsdale. It is unincorporated, so Maricopa County handles pool permits.
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County rules
Maricopa County's pool summary for unincorporated areas says:
- Any contained water more than 18 inches deep and/or wider than 8 feet needs a barrier.
- Pools cannot go in the required front yard.
- Pools have to be at least 3 feet from all property lines.
- The barrier permit must be issued before the barrier goes in, before plaster, and before the pool is filled.
Door alarms
Where the house is part of the barrier, the county may accept a door alarm instead of a separate gate. The alarm has to sound for at least 30 seconds at 85 decibels or more, starting within 7 seconds of the door opening.
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.
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