Swimming Pools & Spas in Oyster Bay, NY (2026)
2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Oyster Bay, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Oyster Bay requires a Department of Planning and Development permit before construction begins on any in-ground pool, or any aboveground pool holding over 5,000 gallons. The application needs pool dimension plans plus a full property survey showing the pool, deck, fencing and equipment.
Oyster Bay Swimming Pool Permit Threshold
Some RestrictionsOyster Bay Code § 246-5.5.26.1
No property owner shall commence construction of any in-ground swimming pool or aboveground swimming pool with a capacity of over 5,000 gallons on any property before obtaining a permit from the Department of Planning and Development. Said permit application shall be accompanied by plans indicating the width, length and depth of such swimming pool. In addition, a survey of the property upon whi...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Oyster Bay requires fencing that completely encloses a pool or its yard, standing four to six feet high, set at least five feet from the pool edge, with no gaps a climber could use and self-closing, self-latching gates. The Department of Planning and Development enforces the standard.
Oyster Bay Pool Fence and Gate Rules
Some RestrictionsOyster Bay Code § 246-5.5.26.4
Fencing and screening. Adequate fencing shall be provided to completely enclose the outer perimeter of any pool or the perimeter of the yard in which the pool is situated, in accordance with applicable law. A building may serve as part of the fence enclosure, provided that such building complies with state and Town swimming pool enclosure regulations (including, but not necessarily limited to, ...
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