SWIMMING POOLS, HOT TUBS, SPAS, AND SCREEN ENCLOSURES

Orlando City Code ch. 58, pt. 5, pt. 5B, pt. 5B(11)

in effect

Orlando City Code § 58.956 General Requirements.

Sec. 58.956. - General Requirements. No swimming pool, hot tub, spa or the like shall be located, designed, operated or maintained so as to interfere unduly with the enjoyment of property rights by owners or occupants of property adjoining it. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. No. 2022-55, § 1, 9-12-2022, Doc. #2209121210)

Orlando City Code § 58.957 Lighting.

Sec. 58.957. - Lighting. Lights used to illuminate any swimming pool, hot tub, spa or the like shall be arranged and shaded so as to reflect light away from adjoining premises. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. No. 2022-55, § 1, 9-12-2022, Doc. #2209121210)

Orlando City Code § 58.958 Locational Requirements.

Sec. 58.958. - Locational Requirements. Allowable locations of swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, or any other similar structures: (a) Measurement. Setbacks are measured from the edge of the water, or from any portion of the structure above ground such as a wall or built-in fountain, to the property line. (b) Minimum Setbacks. 1. 5 feet from the side, rear and alley property lines. 2. 15 feet from the street side property line. 3. 10 feet behind the front facade of the principal structure. 4. 15 feet from the normal high water line of a natural surface water body or retained wetland. 5. Horizontal setback from any overhead utility lines and transmission tower anchors shall be not less than 10 feet. (c) Pool Patios and Decks. Any patios or decks associated with a pool, hot tub or spa must meet the additional standards in Sec. 58.970. (d) Pool Mechanical Equipment. Any mechanical equipment associated with a pool, hot tub or spa must meet the standards in Ch. 58 Part 5(B)(18). (e) In Zero-Lot-Line Developments, only hot tubs and spas are allowed within the building envelope shown on the Subdivision Plat. A minimum setback of 2 feet from the side yard or zero-lot-line is required. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. No. 2021-45, § 1, 7-19-2021, Doc. #2107191203; Ord. No. 2022-55, § 1, 9-12-2022, Doc. #2209121210)

Orlando City Code § 58.959 Fencing of Swimming Pools.

Sec. 58.959. - Fencing of Swimming Pools. Any swimming pool of any type whatsoever, including but not limited to portable swimming pools, constructed in such a manner as to permit a water depth of two (2) feet or more and an area of 36 sq. ft. or more shall be completely enclosed by chain link type fence, a wall or other equivalent barrier, approved by the Building Official, of a minimum height of 48 inches. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. of 5-20-1996, Doc. #29361)

Orlando City Code § 58.960 City Sanitary Requirements Applicable.

Sec. 58.960. - City Sanitary Requirements Applicable. Any swimming pool having a capacity of over 350 gallons shall be subject to the sanitary requirements of the City for swimming pools, regardless of the type construction or portability thereof. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094)

Orlando City Code § 58.961 Exterior Access to Swimming Pools.

Sec. 58.961. - Exterior Access to Swimming Pools. Exterior access to any swimming pool must be through a self-closing and self-latching gate with latches placed at least four (4) feet above the underlying ground and operable from the interior of the swimming pool area only. All gates opening through such enclosure shall be kept securely closed and latched at all times. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094)

Orlando City Code § 58.962 Patio Drainage.

Sec. 58.962. - Patio Drainage. If a patio is provided adjacent to or surrounding a swimming pool, hot tub, spa or the like, it shall be designed so as to be self-draining away from the pool. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. No. 2022-55, § 1, 9-12-2022, Doc. #2209121210)

Orlando City Code § 58.963 Screen Enclosures.

Sec. 58.963. - Screen Enclosures. Location and height requirements for screen enclosures, with or without a pool, hot tub or spa, are as follows: (a) Any portion of a screen enclosure that contains a solid roof is subject to all setbacks for principal structures. Otherwise, screen enclosures shall meet the following minimum setbacks: 1. 5 feet from side, rear and alley property lines. 2. 15 feet from street side property lines. 3. 10 feet behind the front facade of the principal structure. (b) For enclosures 12 feet in height or less, the enclosure must be set back a minimum 15 feet from the normal high water line of a natural surface water body or retained wetland. For enclosures greater than 12 feet in height, the enclosure must be set back a minimum of 50 feet from the normal high water line of a natural surface water body or retained wetland. (c) Enclosures are not permitted to encroach on any easement unless otherwise authorized. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. No. 2022-55, § 1, 9-12-2022, Doc. #2209121210)

Source: City of Orlando, Florida, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/orlando/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIICICO_CH58ZODIUS_PT5ACUSST_5BSPACUSST_5B_11_SWPOHOTUSPSCENFetched: 11/1/2026