Pool Fences in Post Falls, ID
A pool fence has rules of its own: a minimum height, small gaps and a gate that closes and latches by itself. The company should build to the local pool barrier code.
- Pool barrier fence. The city's pool sheet points to a 48 inch minimum barrier for pools.
Post Falls rules that apply
The city does not require a permit to install a fence. The fence still must meet the city's height and property rules. It must sit on or inside your property line, and a licensed surveyor can find your corner pins.
- Fences cannot exceed 3 ft in the required front yard setback.
- Fences cannot exceed 6 ft in rear and side yard setback areas, unless the code allows more.
- Height is measured from the finished grade of the yard to the top of the fence.
- On a corner lot, a fence along the street-side yard can be 6 ft, as long as it does not extend into the front yard setback.
- A corner-lot fence next to a neighbor's side yard cannot block the view of the neighbor's driveway or be taller than 3 ft.
- A new fence that affects the view from an existing driveway must leave a 10 ft by 10 ft vision clearance on your property.
- A new driveway next to an existing fence taller than 3 ft must sit at least 15 ft from that fence.
- Fences must be on or inside the property line. Property pins mark the corners.
Questions
Do pool fences have special rules?
The city points to a 48 inch minimum barrier height for pools, plus gate rules. Check with the Building Division before you build.