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Swimming Pools & Spas in Oregon, OH (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Before building a private pool in Oregon, Ohio, the owner must get a permit from the Inspection Department and submit a fencing diagram, plus separate plumbing, HVAC, electrical, site-drainage and fence permits before installation begins.

Oregon, Ohio Residential Pool Permit Rule

Some Restrictions

Oregon Codified Ordinances § 1155.04(b)(1),(11)

1155.04 PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL. ... (b) Private swimming pools are permitted in residential and in the A-1 Agricultural Districts used as a dwelling on the following conditions: (1) The private swimming pool is an accessory use, incidental to a residential use and is to be used solely for the enjoyment of the occupants thereof and their non-business invitees. A permit from the Inspection Departm...

Fencing & Safety Requirements

Oregon, Ohio requires most private swimming pools to be enclosed by a non-climbable, self-closing and self-latching fence at least 4 feet high, with the latch release set 54 inches or higher on residential pools so children cannot reach it.

Oregon, Ohio Pool Fence Barrier Rules

Some Restrictions

Oregon Codified Ordinances § 1155.04(b)(8)

1155.04 PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL. ... (8) All private swimming pools which have plaster or similar containment structures and all other private swimming pools in any "R" District or any "A" District used as a dwelling ... shall be fenced so as to prevent access from the street or adjacent properties. Such fence shall be a non-climbable permanent barrier, gates and doors shall be self-closing and s...

Looking for Lucas County county-wide rules?

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

Swimming Pools & Spas in Lucas County