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Swimming Pools & Spas in St. Michael, MN (2026)

3 verified swimming pools & spas rules for St. Michael, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

St. Michael Code Sec. 155.054 requires a building permit for any swimming pool construction, alteration, or renovation. Pools must be set back 10 feet from side property lines, 15 feet from the rear, and 10 feet from any principal structure (excluding uncovered decks).

Saint Michael Pool Permit and Setback Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Fencing Requirements

Sec. 155.054 requires a 6-foot non-climbing safety fence around any in-ground pool. Above-ground pools require a 4-foot non-climbing fence OR a latchable rigid cover. A 6-foot construction fence is required from the moment the pool contains water during build-out.

Saint Michael Pool Fencing - 6 ft In-Ground / 4 ft Above-Ground

Heavy Restrictions

Above-Ground Pools

Above-ground pools in Saint Michael are regulated by Sec. 155.054 with the same setbacks as in-ground pools (10 ft side, 15 ft rear, 10 ft from principal structure) but may use a shorter 4-foot non-climbing fence or a latchable rigid cover for safety.

Saint Michael Above-Ground Pool Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for Wright County county-wide rules?

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

Swimming Pools & Spas in Wright County