Pool & Spa project
Pool Permit Site Plans
The pool site plan counties ask for: pool and deck outline, distances to lot lines and the house, and the safety barrier with its gates.
- Permit needed?
- Yes, almost everywhere, for in-ground pools and most above-ground pools and spas.
- Who reviews it
- Building department, sometimes your HOA
- Site Plan
Drawings you’ll need
What a Pool Permit Asks For
Counties don’t all ask for the same drawings. This is what they usually want for a pool; we confirm your county’s list in the quote.
Plan review
What the County Checks on a Pool Permit
The items reviewers look for first. Every sheet we draw shows them.
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Distance to lot lines and the house
Pool edge dimensioned to every line and to the house.
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Safety barrier
Barrier fence around the pool, with height noted.
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Self-closing gates
Gate locations and swing direction away from the pool.
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Equipment location
Pump and filter pad, with its own setback.
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Septic and utilities
Septic, wells and power lines near the pool, when known.
Permit sent back with comments? We revise drawings to answer each one, including plans drawn by someone else.
Permit CorrectionsWhat to send us
What to Send Us
- RequiredProperty addressSo we can check setbacks
- RequiredPool size and positionFrom your pool contractor, or a sketch
- HelpfulBarrier planWhere the fence and gates go
- HelpfulOld survey or platFor exact lot lines
Missing something? Send what you have. We start from county parcel records and aerial imagery, and ask if anything else is needed.
How it works
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Send the basics
Use the quote form or WhatsApp. Two minutes.
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Approve your price
We check your county’s requirements and reply with the price and turnaround. Nothing starts until you approve.
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Get your drawings
Drawn to scale, ready to upload to your permit portal.
Pool permit FAQ
Pool Permit Questions
Short answers to what people ask before ordering. Ask anything else in your quote request.
Get Price QuoteDo I need a permit for a pool?
Almost always for in-ground pools, and usually for above-ground pools and hot tubs deeper than about 24 inches. Your county sets the limit.
How far from the property line does a pool need to be?
Commonly 5 to 10 feet from side and rear lines, but it depends on your zoning. We draw your lot’s setbacks.
What is a pool barrier?
A fence or wall at least 4 feet high around the pool, with self-closing, self-latching gates, required by most codes to keep children out.
Does my pool contractor’s drawing count?
It shows the pool, not your lot. Most counties also want a site plan with distances, which is what we draw.