Showing ordinances that apply to Yorktown Heights, NY

Yorktown Heights is an unincorporated community (population 1,884) in Westchester County, New York. Because Yorktown Heights is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Westchester County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The pool permits rules below are the ones that govern your area.

Yorktown Heights Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits Rules (2026)

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City-specific rules exist: Yonkers, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, and White Plains have their own pool permits rules that differ from Yorktown Heights's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Key Facts

Private Permit: Municipal building dept.
Public Permit: Westchester County DOH
State Regulation: 10 NYCRR Subpart 6-1
Inspections: Annual for public pools

Summary

Private pool permits are issued by the municipal building department. Westchester County DOH permits only public and semi-public pools.

Full Breakdown

All residential in-ground and above-ground pools over 24 inches deep require a building permit under NYS Uniform Code. Public/semi-public pool operators must obtain an annual permit from Westchester County Department of Health under 10 NYCRR Subpart 6-1 and submit to seasonal inspections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who issues residential pool permits in Westchester?

Your city, town, or village building department. The county only permits public/semi-public pools.

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