Doylestown Borough defines swimming pools as any structure with water deeper than 24 inches, including above-ground pools, inflatable pools, hot tubs, and spas. All require zoning permit, fence permit, and possibly electric/plumbing permits. Grading permit also needed.
Doylestown Borough treats above-ground and on-ground pools the same as in-ground pools under Chapter 23. A swimming pool is defined as any structure intended for recreational bathing or swimming containing water deeper than 24 inches — this includes in-ground, above-ground, on-ground pools, hot tubs, spas, and inflatable pools. Small above-ground pools and spas require a zoning permit, possibly electric and plumbing permits, a fence permit, and a grading permit. All must comply with the 4-foot minimum fence enclosure requirement with maximum 9-inch openings. Setback requirements of the zoning district apply. Pool water cannot be drained onto Borough streets. Residents should contact the Zoning Officer before purchasing a pool to confirm compliance.
Pool without permits: zoning violation. Must comply with all fencing and safety requirements regardless of pool type.
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