Ridgefield, CT Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)

Section 2.2's definition of 'Structure' states plainly that 'for the purpose of these regulations, a swimming pool, a tennis court, a paddle tennis court, sport court, or similar appurtenance shall be considered a structure.' That definition pulls a pool directly into § 9.1.A.1, which requires a Zoning Permit application to the ZEO before the erection or alteration of any building or structure in any zone. The application must include a completed Zoning Permit form, the appropriate fee listed in the Appendix, and a zoning improvement survey prepared to Class A-2 standards by a licensed Connecticut surveyor under § 9.1.A.2, plus a Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan under § 7.6 and a Stormwater Management Drainage plan under § 7.15 where the project requires them.

Because a pool counts as a structure, it must also respect the yard setbacks and count toward the maximum lot coverage percentage for its residential zone under § 3.5. Once the ZEO finds the application compliant, it issues the Zoning Permit stating the issuance date under § 9.1.A.3.a, and any aggrieved party may appeal the grant to the Zoning Board of Appeals under Connecticut General Statutes § 8-7. A separate building permit from the Building Department, administered under the State Building Code, is required in addition to the zoning permit.