Above-ground pools in New Castle County require permits and must meet the same rear-yard setback and barrier requirements as in-ground pools.
New Castle County does not distinguish above-ground pools from in-ground pools for permit and safety purposes. All pools require permits from the Dept. of Land Use. Above-ground pools must be in the rear yard with 6-foot setbacks from property lines. If the pool wall is at least 48 inches tall and has a lockable or removable ladder, it may serve as its own barrier; otherwise a separate perimeter fence is required.
Above-ground pools installed without permits or not meeting barrier requirements are code violations.
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