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Council hears public concerns as staff proposes allowing compliant locking pool covers instead of fences

Cedar City Council · November 20, 2025
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Summary

Staff presented a proposal to amend Cedar City Code to permit compliant, locking, weight-bearing pool covers in place of perimeter fencing; a public hearing drew both support and safety concerns about whether covers will be used and enforced. Council put the item on action for follow-up.

City staff opened a public hearing Nov. 19 to consider amending Cedar City Code (packet cites ordinance language as "26-9 4-4-9") to remove the requirement for fencing around private pools when a compliant, locking pool cover is installed.

Staff told council the state has changed its requirements to allow certain covers in lieu of fences. Council members and members of the public asked…

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