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Swimming Pools & Spas in Stratford, CT (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

A swimming pool in the Town of Stratford, Connecticut needs both a zoning permit and a building permit under Section 6.1.9(6) of the Stratford Zoning Regulations. The pool goes in the rear yard or the part of the side yard at least 50 feet from any street line, and sits at least 10 feet from the rear and side property lines.

Stratford CT Swimming Pool Permit and Siting Rules

Some Restrictions

Stratford Zoning Regulations Section 6.1.9

Swimming pools may be installed in any district only as accessory to a dwelling for the private use of the owners or occupants of such dwelling and their families and guests and only on the conditions provided herein: 1) Such pool is installed in the rear yard of the premises or in that portion of the side yard that lies not less than 50 feet from any street line. 2) Such pool shall not be erec...

Fencing & Safety Requirements

Stratford does not write its own pool barrier specification. Section 6.1.9(3) of the Stratford Zoning Regulations says fencing or other safety barriers or devices around a pool in the Town of Stratford, Connecticut are as required in the State of Connecticut Building Code. Separate zoning fence rules in Section 6.1.5 cap fence height and require a zoning permit before installation.

Stratford CT Pool Fence and Safety Barrier Rules

Some Restrictions

Stratford Zoning Regulations Section 6.1.9

Swimming pools may be installed in any district only as accessory to a dwelling for the private use of the owners or occupants of such dwelling and their families and guests and only on the conditions provided herein: ... 3) Fencing or other safety barriers or devices are as required in the State of Connecticut Building Code.