As the season for swimming pools and warm weather approaches, it is once again time to get a permit for the installation of your pool. It is also a good time for the Town to reevaluate how permits for seasonal pools are issued to make the process easier for our Residents to enjoy their pools year after year. For the purpose of a permit, Seasonal pools are those that are installed in the spring and removed in the fall.
As many of you already know a permit is required before installing any swimming pool, including Seasonal pools. Currently regulations require a $25.00 permit to install the Seasonal pool each spring.
However, the Building Department is very pleased to report that a new one-time permit has been developed for Seasonal pools. This will make it easier to enjoy your Seasonal each year and provide a significant cost savings.
As with any Seasonal permit there are some standards to be met to take advantage of the one-time Seasonal pool permit.
1. Seasonal pools may be erected between May 1st and October 1st annually.
2. Seasonal pools must be placed in exactly the same spot as originally permitted.
If a Seasonal pool permit is obtained, but the above standards are not met, the pool will be considered permanent and subject to a $50 after-the-fact fee.
Seasonal Pool permit process.
1. If you currently do not have a permit
a. Apply for and obtain a seasonal pool permit accompanied by a permit fee of $25.00
b. Install your pool
c. Schedule an Inspection with the Code Enforcement Office
d. This will be a one-time permit fee as long as the conditions are met as listed above every year after
2. If you currently have a permit for your seasonal pool, and your pool is going in the exact original location as your permit states and is the same size as indicated on your original permit.
a. Simply contact the Land Use Office within 10 days after installation
i. Provide, in writing, to the Land Use Office your name and addressand tell us that your seasonal pool is up for the year.
ii. Contact, in writing, at the Land Use Office with in 10 days after removal on or before October 1st
We sincerely hope you and your Family enjoy your seasonal pool and have a safe and enjoyable summer.
Regards from the Offices of Code Enforcement and Land Use
