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Swimming Pool Requirements
Sec. 731-219(3). Additional requirements for swimming pools, hot tubs and similar structures. The following additional requirements shall apply to swimming pools or hot tubs:
(a) A swimming pool or hot tub shall not be located in or on any front yard or closer to any side lot line than the required minimum side yard setbacks of the dwelling district or located closer to any rear lot line than five (5) feet.
(b) The pool or tub area shall be enclosed by either: 1. a fence or other structural barrier, which shall be adequate to prevent persons, children or animals from danger or harm, and shall be equipped with a self-closing, self-latching gate; or 2. a safety pool cover, as defined by, and meeting the specifications of, IAC 20-4-27(c). If a structural barrier is utilized, such structural barrier shall be a chain link, ornamental, or solid fence or wall and:
- If erected on grade, the fence shall be not less than five (5) feet in height; or,
- If erected on the deck of an aboveground pool or hot tub, the fence or structural barrier on the deck shall be not less than thirty-six (36) inches in height.
(c) Screening and landscaping shall be provided and maintained between the pool or hot tub and all lot lines from which the pool or tub area is visible according to the following requirements:
- Screening shall include any combination of an earthen mound, solid hedge, wall or fence of ornamental block, stone, brick, or solid wood.
- Effective screening height shall be at least five (5) feet, as measured from grade level, and so constructed or planted to prohibit any view therethrough; and,
- If fencing is used for screening, such fencing shall be completely opaque when viewed within fifteen (15) degrees of perpendicular to the fence; and,
(d) Abandoned or unused swimming pools or hot tubs, situated on premises which are not occupied for periods of thirty (30) days or more, shall be drained or equipped with a cover adequate to prevent persons, children or animals from danger or harm.
(e) No pool or hot tub shall be erected or constructed unless adequate distance from overhead electrical wires is provided in accordance with the National Safety Code, and the National Electrical Code, current editions, and until an Improvement Location Permit has been obtained.
675 IAC 20-4-27 Safety Features
(4) A safety pool cover shall:
(A) provide a continuous connection between the cover and the deck, so as to prohibit access to the pool when the cover is completely drawn over the pool:
(B) be mechanically operated by a key or key and switch such that the cover cannot be drawn open or retracted without the use of a key:
(C) be capable of supporting a four hundred (400) pound imposed load upon a completely drawn cover;:
(D) be installed with track, rollers, rails, guides, or other accessories necessary to accomplish subdivisions A through C with the manufacturers instructions, and
(E) bear an identification tag indicating the name of the manufacturer, name of the installer, installation date and applicable safety standards, if any.
Did You Know?
Permits
These must be obtained when installing any pool, whether it is above ground (18 inches or taller), or in-ground. It is also the responsibility of the property owner to make sure permits are obtained when having a professional company install the pool.
Fences
These are required for any above ground or in-ground pool that is not equipped with a State of Indiana approved safety cover. (NOTE: The use of a safety cover will not eliminate the need for effective screening and landscaping, as called for in the Revised Code.)
Hot Tubs
Hot tub installation must meet the same requirements as swimming pools.
Violations
Can result in citations, a court appearance, and fines up to $2,500.
Download the Swimming Pool Zoning Compliance Brochure.
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