In the Town of Gilbert, private residential swimming pools must be located in the side or rear yard and shall not be any closer than 3 feet from any property line. They may not be located within any recorded easement except with written approval of the easement holder. These rules appear in the Town’s Land Development Code. Climbable features such as raised planters, decks, or water features should not be closer than 3 feet to a pool fence.
The pool itself must meet the setback, and the required 5- to 6-foot barrier must also be placed so it does not create violations. The barrier is measured on the side away from the pool and must not provide handholds or footholds from the outside. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. The full enclosure is part of the building permit package and is inspected before the pool can be filled.
Lot shape, existing structures, and HOA rules in East Valley communities can further constrain placement. A survey plat showing the proposed pool, coping, deck, and barrier relative to property lines and easements is normally required with the permit submittal. An authorized local contractor familiar with Gilbert’s code can verify setbacks before design is finalized.
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