Showing ordinances that apply to Shady Hollow, TX
Shady Hollow is an unincorporated community (population 4,822) in Travis County, Texas. Because Shady Hollow is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Travis County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The above-ground pools rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches require a Travis County Development Permit and must meet the same 48-inch barrier standard. Pool walls at least 48 inches high may serve as the barrier if ladder is removable or lockable.
Per 2021 IRC AV105.2, an above-ground pool structure may serve as its own barrier if the wall is at least 48 inches high on all sides. Access ladders must be removable, lockable, or surrounded by a compliant 48-inch barrier. Electrical service to pool pumps requires GFCI protection and NEC 680 bonding. OSSF setbacks apply: 10 feet from septic tank, 25 feet from drainfield. Temporary inflatable pools under 24 inches are exempt from permitting.
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