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Swimming Pool Permits
All swimming pools -- in-ground, above-ground or temporary -- that are designed to hold 36 inches of water or more -- regardless of how much water they actually contain -- require a permit.
Documents required for permit application will be dependent on the type of pool being installed and are listed as follows:
In-ground swimming pools
- Municipal address where pool is proposed
- Construction value for swimming pool
- Contractor's name and address and
- Site plan (property survey) which provides the following:
- Pool location and configuration
- Dimensions to property lines and existing buildings
- Fence location, which confirms compliance with the fence bylaw and includes the type of construction.
On-ground or above-ground swimming pools
In addition to the requirements listed above, on-ground or above ground swimming pools require the following:
- Site plan (property survey) to show limits of new deck around pool.
- If deck is greater then 24 inches above ground, additional drawings are required including floor plan(s), cross section and guard details.
- Deck permits will continue to be required when the deck surface is greater than 24" above the adjacent ground surface.
The installation of a swimming pool requires consideration of other city bylaws or policies such as grading, zoning, including fences, etc.
We look forward to assisting you on your pool enclosure permit and site inspections. The cost of the permit can be found on our building permit fees page.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 519-741-2433.
Will you need a vehicle to cross a city park?
For protection of parks, community trails, natural areas, or any other public open space, an Access over City Property Permit is required when a vehicle crosses city property to access private property for your pool installation. If you or a contractor have plans to use a vehicle on any of the areas mentioned, you must apply for a permit.
The permit is free of charge and can be obtained by calling 519-741-2557.
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