South Fulton, GA Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)

The City of South Fulton incorporated in 2017 and adopted its own Zoning Ordinance (approved December 8, 2020). Under Sec. 303.17 (Swimming Pool, Private), "Swimming pools shall require a Swimming Pool Permit from the Department of Community Development and Regulatory Affairs." The same section requires that pool "Materials and construction shall comply with the regulations administered by the Fulton County Board of Health," so South Fulton defers pool construction/health standards to the county health department. Separately, Georgia has adopted the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) as a MANDATORY state minimum standard code (changed from permissive to mandatory effective January 1, 2017; the 2024 edition takes effect January 1, 2026 per the Georgia Department of Community Affairs). Because the ISPSC is mandatory statewide, its construction and barrier provisions apply in South Fulton regardless of whether the city separately references them. A building/construction permit consistent with the adopted state codes is therefore part of the pool approval process. Detached single-family pools are allowed in side and rear yards in any district, with pools, equipment, and decks set back at least 10 feet from all property lines (Sec. 303.17(c)). Always confirm current permit fees and submittal requirements directly with the Department of Community Development and Regulatory Affairs, as fee schedules are set separately from the zoning text.