Swimming Pools & Spas in Dane County, WI (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Dane County zoning treats above-ground pools the same as in-ground ones: both are classified as 'buildings,' so erecting one generally requires a zoning permit under s. 10.101(1)(a). Pools 120 square feet or smaller on non-permanent foundations can skip the permit if they meet setback, height and lot-coverage rules, and every uncovered pool must clear side and rear lot lines by 10 feet.
Dane County Above-Ground Pool Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsDane County Code of Ordinances, ch. 10.101(1)(a)1., (b)
(a) Zoning permits required. Unless specifically exempted below, the following activities may not occur until the zoning administrator, or his or her designee, issues a zoning permit specific to the use and premises: 1. Erection or construction of any new building. ... (b) Exceptions. Zoning permits under this chapter are not required for accessory buildings equal to or less than 120 square fee...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Dane County requires every public swimming pool to hold a valid permit from the county health officer before opening, decided within 30 days of a complete application under Chapter 46. Pools posing an imminent danger to public health can be shut down immediately, and 'public swimming pool' is defined by reference to the state's technical pool-safety code.
Dane County Public Swimming Pool Permit Rules
Significant RestrictionsDane County Code of Ordinances § 46.33(4), (8)
(4) Permits required. From and after the date on which this section takes effect, no operator of any regulated facility shall operate, maintain or establish any such facility unless he or she first has in his or her possession a valid permit issued by the health officer. Within 30 days after receiving a completed application, the department shall either approve the application and issue a permi...
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Dane County
4 cities in Dane County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits
2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits
2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits
2 verified rules • Fencing & Safety Requirements, Pool Permits
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