Swimming Pools & Spas in Johnson County, IA (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Johnson County, Iowa.
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Pool Permits
In unincorporated Johnson County the Planning, Development and Sustainability department permits residential pools under the adopted 2024 International Residential Code. Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty permit pools inside their limits. Iowa's state pool rules cover public pools, not single-family backyards.
Johnson County Swimming Pool Permits
Some RestrictionsIowa Admin. Code r. 641-15.1(135I) (Swimming Pools and Spas, Applicability)
These rules do not apply to a residential swimming pool or spa that is permanently installed in a single-family dwelling, to a decorative fountain, or to a therapeutic swimming pool or spa which is under the direct supervision of qualified medical personnel.
Fencing & Safety Requirements
A backyard pool in unincorporated Johnson County must be fenced to the standards set in the county's amended Building Code, and that fence still has to respect the UDO's general height caps of six feet on the boundary and eight feet on interior fence lines.
Johnson County Swimming Pool Fence Standards
Some RestrictionsJohnson County UDO § 8:1.25(E)(4), Swimming Pool Fences
E. Fence Regulations. The following regulations apply to the installation of fencing in all zoning districts. For permitting requirements, refer to Chapter 8:6 Building Code. ... 4. Swimming Pool Fences. Fencing for swimming pools shall be installed in accordance with the standards set forth in Chapter 8:6 Building Code and this subsection.
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Johnson County
1 cities in Johnson County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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