A building permit is required for the installation of any type of swimming pool defined as any outside structure, basin, chamber or tank containing, designed to contain or capable of containing any artificial body of water for wading, swimming, diving, recreation, therapy or bathing, having a depth of 2' or more at any point when filled to capacity. Existing pools not in compliance of enclosure requirements shall be made to conform. Double fees shall be charged if work commences prior to the issuance of a permit.

1. All swimming pools whether in ground or above ground, shall be enclosed with an adequate and secure fence at least 44" above the adjoining grate to prevent straying into pool area.
2. Required fences shall be constructed to prevent passage of a 4" sphere between or under fence members.
3. Any gates installed shall be provided with self-closing and self-latching devices, which shall be on the inside of the gate at least 30" above ground level.
4. A pool dome or pool top fencing attached to the pool must extend at least 44" above the ground or a pool cover capable of supporting 100 pounds per square foot of area are acceptable substitutes for fencing. The pool cover shall be securely in place at all times when the pool is not supervised by a responsible adult.
5. Stairways, ladders or other accesses to pools, whether above ground or otherwise, shall be secured, removed or blocked off to prevent access when the pool is not in use.
6. Above ground pools with walls at least 44" at all points around pool or have platforms and railings that are 44" or more in height above ground are not required to be enclosed.
7. An attached pool must be 6' from the lot line.
8. A detached pool must be 10' from from the house and 3' from the lot line.

Refer to Code 7.15