Pool In Ground

• A lot grading plan prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS) or a Professional Engineer (P. Eng);
• Pools & private spas shall be located within an interior side yard, exterior side yard or rear yard;
• They shall not be located closer than 1.0 metre (3’-3”) to any side or rear property line and no closer to any street than the setback required;
• Hard surface associated with a pool shall be located no closer than 0.5 metres (19") to the side or rear property line;
• Any circulating or treatment equipment such as pumps and filters shall not be located any closer than 3.0 metres (9’-8”) to a side property line and 1.0 metre (3’-3”) to a rear property line;
• Only when the equipment is enclosed inside a shed or garage, a 1.0 metre (3’-3”) setback distance is permitted.
• Any necessary approvals and/or permissions from other agencies (i.e. Niagara Regional Planning and Development Services, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA), the Town's Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) etc.) must be submitted with the application.  

• No person shall empty, drain or backwash a pool into a sanitary sewer system nor directly or indirectly onto any neighbouring property;
• Overflow or drainage from a pool shall be discharged to a storm sewer or natural drainage course. Should such systems not be available, the pool shall be drained by mechanical means and transported to a storm sewer outlet or natural drainage course.

Yes.  Gates and a fencing is required to create an enclosure to prevent unwanted access to pools.

• The perimeter of each yard must be enclosed with a fence not less than 1.22 metres (4’-0”) high to a maximum height of 2.3 metres (7’-6”) or;
• The pool must be enclosed with a fence not less than 1.22 metres (4’-0”) high to a maximum height of 2.3 metres (7’-6”) 
• All gates must be self-closing and self-latching;
• The fence and gates must not facilitate climbing, therefore horizontal or diagonal members and/or bracing is not acceptable or permitted.

The Town will require the following information to be be clearly illustrated & identified on a site/plot plan & is required to be submitted with the permit application.

• A lot grading plan prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS) or Professional Engineer (P. Eng.);
• The existing ground and proposed elevations;
• The location & setback distances from the concrete pool apron to the property lines;
• The location & setback distances from the pool to the property lines;
• The location of all existing swales;
• The location and sizes of all other building structures on the lot;
• The location of any hydro-electric poles, overhead wires etc.;
• The location & setback distances from the pool equipment to property lines;
• Details of the fence enclosure including the location, type, height, materials, gates and latching devices.

Please refer to the sample drawing & ensure that the drawings proposed for submission match or exceed the level of detail.  Please note that the sample drawing is strictly intended to be used as an example only.

• Where a deck will be constructed and the walking surface is above 0.6 metres (24”) in height from grade & it exceeds 10.0 square metres (108 square feet) in size, then a separate permit application is required. 
• Patios do not require a building permit.

• In-ground Pool: $221.00
• Municipal Protection Deposit: $500.00
• Lot Grading Deposit: $2500.00

Note:

The Municipal Protection Deposit is required to ensure that the municipal road allowances, boulevards, curbs, sidewalks, culverts etc., are kept clean & not damaged during construction & installation.

The Lot Grading Deposit is required to ensure that the proposed grade elevations fully comply with the grade elevations proposed.

Once the project has passed the final inspection & final lot grading, the municipal deposits are returned.

The information provided is intended to assist & guide the Building Permit process. Regulations & fees are subject to change, therefore, please contact and consult the Building Department Staff.

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At Town Hall, 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Building Department - Second Floor