Swimming Pools

  • Information:  Any construction, alteration, movement, repair, or maintenance of aquatic recreation facilities requires a permit. This includes in-ground swimming pools, above-ground swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas. All pools/hot tubs/spas shall be surrounded by a 48-inch minimum height fence. The fence shall meet all other applicable requirements for pool fences including, but not limited to gate latch heights, non-climbable fencing, door alarms, etc., per the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. 
  • Submittal Requirements: Swimming Pool Application (PDF) and Commercial Swimming Pool Submittal Requirements (PDF)
  • Plan Submittal: Plans may be submitted electronically online through eTRAKiT or delivered in person to the Development Services Center at 401 N Elm Street with a set of paper plans.
  • Inspections Required: See the Commercial Swimming Pool Submittal Requirements (PDF) document for a detailed list of inspections.
  • Fees
    • $457 for underground pools
    • $50 for spas and above ground pools.

*Commercial pool barriers must be applied for prior to the release of pool permits.