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Swimming Pools & Spas in Midland, TX (2026)

2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Midland, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Midland requires a building permit and health officer sign-off before any swimming pool is erected, constructed, or structurally altered in the city.

Midland Pool Construction Permit

Some Restrictions

Midland Code of Ordinances § 4-5-3

No swimming pool shall be erected, constructed or structurally altered within the city limits without a permit therefore from the building official. Application for such permit shall be submitted to the office of the building official accompanied by two detailed sets of plans and specifications for such swimming pool, additionally, the building official may require the submission of other neces...

Fencing & Safety Requirements

Every outdoor swimming pool in Midland with water 24 inches deep or more must be enclosed by a fence or wall at least four feet tall with no gap wider than four inches, under Sec. 4-5-5 of the Code of Ordinances. Gates must self-close and self-latch, and any owner, tenant or lessee who fails to install and maintain the barrier is in violation, punishable by up to a $500 fine per day.

Midland Pool Fence and Gate Requirements

Some Restrictions

Midland Code of Ordinances § 4-5-5

Every outdoor swimming pool shall be completely surrounded by a fence or wall not less than four feet in height, which shall be so constructed as not to have openings, holes or gaps larger than four inches in any dimension except for doors and gates; and if a picket fence is erected or maintained the horizontal dimension between pickets shall not exceed four inches. A dwelling house or accessor...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Midland city rules.

Swimming Pools & Spas in Midland County