Swimming Pool Permits

Please consult the background information below prior to completing the Swimming Pool Permit Application

Excerpt from the Municipality of Trent Hills Zoning By-Law 2010-105
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses

5.1 m) Outside Swimming Pools

Notwithstanding the yard provisions of this By-law to the contrary, an outdoor swimming pool shall be permitted in any residential zone, in the interior and rear yard of a lot provided that:

i) swimming pool and apron shall not be situated within 1.2 metres of the side lot line, rear lot line or the principal or main building on the lot;

ii) any building or structure required for changing clothing or pumping or filtering facilities or other accessory uses, shall be in accordance with the provisions applicable to accessory buildings as outlined in section 5.1;

iii) the maximum area covered by an outdoor swimming pool shall not exceed 15 percent of the total lot area; and,

iv) the outdoor swimming pool shall comply with the provisions of any regulatory By-laws of the Corporation governing the establishment of swimming pools.