Swimming Pools & Spas in Catawba County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Catawba County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Catawba County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Pool Permits
Private pools in Catawba County cannot go in the required front setback and must clear side and rear lot lines by at least 10 feet. A pool has to sit at least 5 feet from the house itself, unless a deck bridges the gap.
Catawba County Private Swimming Pool Setbacks
Some RestrictionsCatawba County UDO § 44-624
(a)Swimming pools must not be erected in any required front setbacks.(b)Swimming pools must be separated from the principal structure by at least five feet. For the purpose of this regulation, a deck will not be counted as part of the principal structure, making it acceptable for the dwelling and the pool to be connected by a five-foot or larger deck.(c)Swimming pools may not be located any clo...
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