Installing a swimming pool in Germantown requires a permit to ensure safety and compliance with city ordinances.

Permit Information:

• Issuing Office: Economic and Community Development, 1920 S. Germantown Road

• Review Process: Proposed pool projects are reviewed for compliance with zoning ordinances, setback requirements, easements, and accessory item regulations.

• Fees: Permit fees vary depending on the pool project. Contact the Economic and Community Development office for specific fee information.

• Late Fee: Permit fees are doubled if work begins before a permit is issued.

Important Safety and Compliance Requirements:

• Flood Fringe: Special installation requirements apply to properties located in the flood fringe.

• Flood Way: Swimming pools are strictly prohibited in designated flood way areas. View Flood Way Maps

• Fencing: A fence at least 4 feet high is mandatory around the property or the pool area.
  • Spacing between vertical and horizontal pieces cannot exceed 4 inches.
  • Horizontal components should be on the inside of the fence to prevent climbing.
  • Self-latching gate closures must be at least 4 feet above the ground.
  • An illustration may be required for fences with unusual designs.

• Maintenance: Fences and gates must be maintained in good repair at all times to prevent unauthorized access. Open gates or missing fence sections are code violations.

• Water Quality: Pool water must be properly treated with chemicals to prevent it from becoming a breeding ground for mosquitoes or other health hazards.

• Drainage: Pool water containing chemicals must not be drained onto ground surfaces or into the City storm drainage system. It must be drained into the sanitary sewer system.

• Nuisance: The pool must not create a nuisance for neighbors or the surrounding neighborhood.