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City Height Code Language Other Code Language Shoreview Minimum 4 ft All pools shall be enclosed with fencing at least four feet high, but not exceeding six feet high to prevent uncontrolled entrance of all persons. Such fence shall have self-closing and self-latching gates with provisions for locking and shall be completely installed prior to the filling of the pool. Roseville Minimum 4 ft For swimming pools, the pool itself, the rear yard, or the entire property shall be enclosed by a non-climbable wall, fence, or combination thereof at least 4 feet in height with ventilating slats with openings not exceeding 4 inches, with a self- closing gate with a latch and located on the inside, 3 inches below the top of fence and capable of being secured with a lock so as to prevent uncontrolled access by children. If the only access is through a principal or accessory structure, such point of access shall be lockable. In the case of above-ground pools, pool sides that are vertical may contribute to the required fencing, provided all points of access are controlled to prevent access by children, including the removal of all ladders or stairs whenever the pool is not in use (or compliance with a nationally recognized pool safety standard). For Multifamily Dwellings: The pool area shall be adequately fenced to prevent uncontrolled access from the street or adjacent property. Adequate screening, including, but not limited to, landscaping shall be placed between the pool area and adjacent single-family district lot lines. Other: Portable pools shall not be located within 5 feet of any side or rear lot line, or within any required front yard. Such pools may be equipped with a child resistant cover in lieu of a 4 foot tall fence. Any ladder or other means of entry into a portable pool shall be detachable and placed so that no child can gain entry into the pool without the owner’s consent. Portable pools shall not be in place longer than 6 months in a calendar year. Little Canada Minimum 4 ft The pool, spa or hot tub, the rear yard or the entire property shall be enclosed by a wall or fence or combination thereof which is at least 4 feet tall with a self- closing gate capable of being secured with a lock so as to prevent uncontrolled access by children from the street or adjacent properties. A cover capable of being locked but not easily penetrated when the subject is not in use may be substituted for fencing. Required fencing shall be of durable wood, masonry or metal, and shall be so designed as to discourage climbing. Building walls may contribute to enclosure requirements. In the case of above-ground pools, spas or hot tubs, sides that are vertical or slanted outward may contribute to required fencing, provided that all points of access are controlled to prevent access by children, including the removal of all ladders and/or stairs whenever the pool is not in use. A cover capable of being locked but not easily penetrated when the subject is not in use may be substituted for fencing. St. Anthony Minimum 6 ft (1) Safeguards shall include a fence at least six (6) feet in height, unless exempted per Section 150.53(C). (2) Openings in the barrier (i.e.: spaces between fence pickets, railing balusters, etc.) shall not allow passage of a four (4) inch sphere. (3) All fence openings or points of entry into the enclosure area shall be equipped with a gate, and all gates must be equipped with self-closing and self- latching devices placed so as to be inaccessible to small children. The gates shall be locked at all times when the pool, hot tub, or spa is not in direct use. Exemptions: (1) Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover which comply with ASTM F1346 (per Section 303 of the International Property Maintenance Code (2018). (2) Above ground pools with sides or attached fences which are four (4) feet in height around the entire circumference, insurmountable, with an access ladder or steps capable of being secured, locked, removed, or otherwise protected to prevent access, shall require a fence of no less than four (4) feet in height, while meeting all other safety fence requirements.