Doylestown Borough Ch. 23 requires pool permits, approved filtering system, and compliance with zone setbacks. Pool water must drain to storm sewer or stream, not onto streets. Application must include plans and specifications. PA UCC also applies.
Doylestown Borough Chapter 23 establishes comprehensive pool safety requirements. Anyone constructing a private swimming pool must apply on Borough forms with plans and specifications. All pools must be equipped with an adequate filtering system approved by the Borough Manager. Pool water drainage must go to a storm sewer or stream — it is unlawful to empty or drain pool water onto Borough streets. All pools must comply with minimum setback requirements of the pertinent zoning district (Chapter 27). Each property must be reviewed for zoning compliance before a pool permit is issued, including setbacks, permitted uses, and height restrictions. The PA Uniform Construction Code (34 Pa. Code Ch. 403) provides additional statewide safety standards. Contact the Zoning Officer before finalizing plans.
Construction without permit: unlawful. Improper drainage: violation. Non-compliant filtering: correction required.
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