Swimming Pools & Spas in Bonneville County, ID (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Bonneville County, Idaho.
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Pool Permits
Building a pool or spa in unincorporated Bonneville County requires a written permit from the Zoning Administrator under § 156.088, and construction must meet the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, which the county adopted as item (8) of its Official Building Codes.
Bonneville County Pool Construction Permit
Some RestrictionsBonneville County Code of Ordinances § 156.088
(A) Erection, alteration, reconstruction or moving of any building or structure, or any part thereof, without the prior issuance of a written permit for the same by the Zoning Administrator is prohibited. (B) The Board of County Commissioners is authorized to adopt a schedule of fees to be charged for the issuance of permits required by this section. The amount of such fees may be based ...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
A swimming pool in unincorporated Bonneville County that isn't inside a building with solid walls must sit at least 5 feet from the property line and be fully enclosed by a 5-foot fence or wall, with self-closing, self-latching gates.
Bonneville County Pool Fencing Rules
Some RestrictionsBonneville County Code of Ordinances § 156.035
SWIMMING POOLS. (A) Swimming pools not completely enclosed within a building having solid walls shall be set back at least five feet from the property lines and shall be completely surrounded by fence or wall having a height of at least five feet. (B) There shall be no openings larger than 36 square inches except for gates, which shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching d...
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