Irondequoit, NY Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)

Town of Irondequoit Code § 235-71B bars any permit for building or maintaining a swimming pool until the construction plans, plumbing plans, filtering system plans and a location map are filed with the Building Inspector. Section 235-71A treats every swimming pool as an accessory structure that must conform to the zoning chapter and the rest of the Code. The definition in § 235-4 covers any artificial pool in or above the ground designed to hold water two feet deep or more, with at least one horizontal dimension of 10 feet or more and an open upper side.

Location rules apply at the permit stage. The pool and its appurtenances must meet the accessory building setback, not less than four feet from any side or rear line, and not less than four feet from any other building or structure on the premises, measured from the pool apron or deck, whichever is closest. A corner lot pool must sit behind the building line measured from each street.

The lot occupancy rule is where aboveground pools differ. The area of principal and accessory buildings, including in ground or permanent aboveground swimming pools, cannot exceed 50% of the lot area. That condition can be waived for portable aboveground swimming pools, provided all other requirements are met. The Board of Appeals can also waive the size and location provisions after a public hearing.

Any private pool, tank or other enclosure of water that does not meet the swimming pool definition but has electrical equipment needs a permit issued under Chapter 98, Building Construction and Fire Prevention. The pool must also be enclosed by a barrier meeting the Residential Code of New York State, and pool lighting cannot be directed toward abutting properties.