League City, TX Swimming Pools & Spas: Hot Tub Rules (2026)

The following is required for an in-ground pool permit: Survey with and without the proposed pool. Copy of site plan showing the location of the pool in relation to any structures. Show the distances from the water's edge to all structures (including transformers, utility risers/pedestals, and telecommunication risers/pedestals), p-trap location (if applicable), area drains, highlight the fence, and show the equipment location, easements and property lines. Audible alarms details are required. Area drains are required; see the current Area Drain SOP. Fence details. Impervious surface calculation of the entire property. Signed Pool Barriers Statement Form (residential pools only). Pool steel detail. Pool equipment list, spa specs, structural specs, and deck specs should all be included on the submitted plans. There is an exemption in the code for: Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep. Notes on Swimming Pool Construction/Plan Submission: A licensed electrician and plumber (registered to do work in the city) must pull their own sub trade permits on all projects. All pools will be measured during the structural inspection from the water's edge. No part of the pool can encroach the utility easement, digging cannot encroach the utility easement. Transformers, utility risers/pedestals must be 10ft. from water's edge. Telecommunication risers/pedestals must be 5ft. from water's edge. A pool shall only be placed on a property as an accessory to a primary structure (house or other occupied building). A pool may be placed no closer than three (3) feet to any property line. Traditional building setbacks do not apply to pools at or below grade. No pool or associated underground, private drainage / utilities can be located within a utility easement, unless otherwise permitted by all franchise utility companies. Pool equipment shall not encroach more than forty-two inches (42") into the setback.