Green Bay, WI Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)
Swimming pool permit rules in Green Bay, WI, also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations, set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Key Facts
- Permit required
- Permanent installs only, not portables
- Front setback
- 25 feet minimum
- Side/rear setback
- 10 feet minimum
- Fence height
- 48 to 96 inches
Summary
Green Bay requires a zoning permit before installing any permanent aboveground or in-ground pool, pond, or spa, plus a 25-foot front and 10-foot side/rear setback and a compliant safety fence.
No construction of a pool intended as a permanent installation, a pond, or spa shall begin unless a permit has been obtained and the fee paid in accordance with the fee provisions of this chapter... (a) Setback. Permanent aboveground or in-ground pools, ponds, or spas shall maintain a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet and a rear and side yard setback of ten feet from adjoining property, subject to properly granted variance under Article II of this chapter, Administration.
Full Breakdown
Under Sec. 44-519, only a pool "intended as a permanent installation", not a temporary inflatable or soft-sided model, needs a City permit and site plan before construction begins. Once a pool crosses that permanent-installation line, Sec. 44-520 kicks in: a 25-foot front-yard setback and 10-foot side/rear setback from the property line, plus a fence at least 48 inches and no more than 96 inches high, able to withstand 200 pounds of force, with openings no larger than six inches, and a self-locking gate. Any deck attached to the pool counts as part of the pool for setback purposes.
Violations & Fines
Building without a permit or skipping the required fence is a zoning violation under Sec. 44-198, punishable by the Sec. 1-6 forfeiture, $1 to $500 per offense, with each day counted separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a small inflatable kiddie pool?
How far from my property line can I put an above-ground pool?
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