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Swimming Pools & Spas in Shawnee, KS (2026)

1 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Shawnee, Kansas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Shawnee Municipal Code Title 15 (Building Code) and Title 17 (Zoning) require a building permit for any swimming pool, spa, or hot tub holding 24 inches or more of water. Applications must include a scaled plot plan, manufacturer's specs, a notarized 'Barriers for Swimming Pools' compliance form, and provisions for filling/draining. In-ground pools also require a Low Impact Land Disturbance Permit (LDP) with a $150 fee. Pool barriers must be at least 48 inches above grade.

Shawnee, KS Swimming Pool Permit Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for Johnson County county-wide rules?

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

Swimming Pools & Spas in Johnson County