Swimming Pools & Spas in Sarpy County, NE (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Sarpy County, Nebraska.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Sarpy County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Pool Permits

An above-ground pool gets no pass in unincorporated Sarpy County. Section 34.9.3 applies the same 60-inch barrier and 4-inch-gap rules to any outdoor pool 24 inches or more deep, and a permit is still required.

Sarpy County Above-Ground Pool Rules

Some Restrictions

Sarpy County, NE, Zoning Regulations Sec. 34.9.3 (Fences Surrounding Pools)

The provisions of this section shall be applicable to all outdoor pools which have a depth of 24 inches as regulated under the International Plumbing Code.

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Fencing & Safety Requirements

Unincorporated Sarpy County sets a taller bar than the base building code: Section 34.9.3 requires every outdoor pool to be fully enclosed by a fence or wall at least 60 inches high, with no gap wider than 4 inches.

Sarpy County Pool Fencing Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

Sarpy County, NE, Zoning Regulations Sec. 34.9.3 (Fences Surrounding Pools)

Every outdoor pool shall be completely surrounded by a fence or wall not less than 60 inches in height, which shall be so constructed as not to have openings, holes, or gaps larger than 4 inches in any dimension except for doors and gates; and if a picket fence is erected or maintained, the horizontal dimension shall not exceed 4 inches.

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