Swimming Pools & Spas in Hendersonville, TN (2026)
2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Hendersonville, Tennessee, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Hendersonville requires a Zoning Permit and a 5-foot property-line setback for any pool, and front-yard pools must be screened from the street.
Hendersonville Pool Permit and Setback Rule
Some RestrictionsHendersonville Zoning Ordinance § 10.4.25.1 (Ord. 2025-19, rev. Feb. 4, 2026)
Swimming Pools (including apron and decks), hot tubs (including apron and deck), and any related equipment are permitted within the rear yard and must be located at least five feet from any lot line. These items are not permitted within easements. B. Swimming pools and hot tubs may be located between the house and the front lot line or the corner street lot line provided they ...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Every swimming pool and hot tub in Hendersonville must be enclosed by a fence that meets the city's residential fence standards, the adopted pool code, and any other applicable law. The pool itself has to sit in the rear yard at least five feet off every lot line, or be screened with evergreen landscaping or a six-foot wall if placed between the house and the street.
Hendersonville, TN Pool Fencing Requirements
Some RestrictionsHendersonville Zoning Ordinance § 10.4.25.3 (Fencing), with §§ 10.4.25.1-.2 (Ord. 2025-19, rev. 4 Feb 2026)
10.4.25.1 | LOCATION A. Swimming Pools (including apron and decks), hot tubs (including apron and deck), and any related equipment are permitted within the rear yard and must be located at least five feet from any lot line. These items are not permitted within easements. B. Swimming pools and hot tubs may be located between the house and the front lot line or the corner street lot line provided...
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