A building permit is required for the construction of all swimming pools that are 24 inches or greater in depth or any swimming pool with a filter system, heater or electrical lighting.
Permit fee
The permit fee is calculated at 15 cents per square foot for pool surface
and 12 cents per square foot for deck area. This amount is rounded to the
nearest whole dollar, with a minimum fee of $15.
Plan review fee
A plan review fee of $15 is charged for residential pools. The plan review
fee is in addition to the permit fee.
Plans
A complete set of plans must be submitted to the Planning
and Development Services Department of City Hall (map),
to obtain a building permit.
Provide a plot plan showing the following:
- Proposed pool or spa location - show distances to property lines.
- House and adjacent structures.
- Septic system tanks and lateral lines for lots without public sewers.
- Location of overhead or underground electric lines (provide dimensions from pool or spa).
- Fence or other pool enclosure.
- Provide a deck-framing plan where decks constructed of wood are used
for walkways or supporting spas or hot tubs.
- see Residential Deck Handout (.pdf file) for requirements.
- Setbacks of deck or pool patio from property lines.
For more information about permits and installing a residential pool or spa, read the Residential Pools and Spas handout (.pdf file) or call the Plans Examiner of the Day at 913/895-6225 or peod@opkansas.org.