Swimming Pools & Spas in Waukegan, IL (2026)
1 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Waukegan, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
A building permit is required for any Swimming Pool or Hot Tub in Waukegan's residential districts, and Section 9.03.C.36 caps aboveground pools at six feet in height, requires a three-foot gap from other structures, and counts the pool toward the 40 percent accessory-structure lot coverage limit.
Waukegan Requires a Permit for Backyard Pools
Some RestrictionsWaukegan UDO § 9.03.C.36
36.Swimming Pool or Hot Tub. The following standards apply to swimming pools and hot tubs, with a depth equal to or greater than two feet.a.Location. Swimming pools and hot tubs are allowed in the rear yard.b.Height. Aboveground swimming pools and hot tubs may not exceed six feet in height.c.Distance from Other Structures. A swimming pool or hot tub must be a minimum of three feet from any othe...
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