Farmington Hills, MI Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)

Sec. 28-27 makes it unlawful for any person to commence construction of a swimming pool until building, electrical, plumbing, and other necessary permits are obtained from the building division, and after construction the permit holder must call the building division for inspection of any phase on the inspections required sheet before the pool can be used. Sec. 28-28 spells out what the application needs: plans, specifications, and calculations submitted in duplicate, drawn to scale, showing the plot plan with existing buildings and utility wiring locations and easements; the proposed location of pumps, filters, heaters, and enclosures; pool dimensions, depth, and volume in gallons; filter type, size, and filtration and backwash capacities; the pool piping layout with pipe sizes, valves, and materials; the pump's rated capacity and motor size in gallons per minute; the location and type of waste disposal system; the location of sewer lines, septic facilities, water supplies, and public utilities; the location of ditches, drains, culverts, and watercourses; and the method used to clean the pool.

Sec. 28-29 adds siting rules the application has to satisfy: at least 10 feet between the pool wall and any property line, at least 4 feet between the pool wall and any accessory building (5 feet from basement walls for in-ground pools), at least 10 feet from any side street or alley right-of-way or the zoning ordinance's side-yard requirement if greater, and no pool in an easement. Sec. 28-35 requires final inspection and approval, with the pool filled and its filter running, before anyone may use it.