Woodbury, MN Swimming Pools & Spas: Above-Ground Pools (2026)

Woodbury defines a private swimming pool to include in-ground or above-ground structures retaining water deeper than 18 inches and/or with a water surface over 150 square feet (Sec. 22-16), so most above-ground pools require a permit from the building official under Sec. 22-17. Sec. 22-23 specifically requires above-ground private swimming pools to be protected so that access ways, other than those afforded by the dwelling house or accessory buildings, are equipped with self-closing and self-latching gates or doors kept securely closed when not in use. Under the fencing rule (Sec. 22-21(a)), an above-ground pool with a wall greater than 4 feet in height does not require a separate fence if the wall cannot be readily climbed by children, meaning the pool wall itself can serve as the barrier. Where a deck, ladder, or stairway provides access, that access point must have the self-closing, self-latching gate. All setback, drainage, electrical, filtration, and life-saving requirements of Chapter 22 still apply. The city's notarized Swimming Pool Fencing Agreement notes the same 4-foot wall exception. Installation must also meet the Minnesota State Building Code.