Swimming Pools

In-Ground Swimming Pools

A building permit is required for in-ground swimming pools. Applicants are required to submit 2 sets of engineered pool plans and site plans to the Community Development office for plan review. Residential lots with pools must meet state code pool barrier requirements (PDF). To submit an application for a pool permit, download a building permit application (PDF) and submittal checklist (PDF).

Building permits are not required to install pre-fabricated above-ground and on-ground temporary pools for 1 and 2-family dwellings, however:

You must have the permission of the property owner
You must place the pool within the property setbacks required for the zoning of the property (view the table below)
You are responsible to meet state code pool barrier requirements
You will need permits for any gas, electric, or plumbing connections (available at the Community Development permit counter)
You will need permits for any decks over 30 inches high and any other accessory structure not exempt from a permit; a site plan and construction framing details will be required to be submitted for plan review

Please refer to section 12.152 of the City of Grants Pass Development Code (PDF) for other provisions which may apply to your property.

Setback Requirements for Residential Pools
Zone	Lot Area1 (SF)	Area/Du2+ (SF)	Lot Width (F)	Front Yard (F)	Ext. Side/Rear Yard (F)	Side Yard (F)	Rear Yard (F)
UR	43,560	43,560	150	20	20	10 (5)	20
R-1-12	12,000	12,000	80	20	10 (5)	6-10 (6)	6
R-1-10	10,000	10,000	75	20	10 (5)	6-10 (6)	6
R-1-8	8,000	8,000	70	20	10 (5)	6-10 (6)	6
R-1-6	6,000	5,000	60	20	10 (5)	6-10 (6)	6
R-2	5,000	3,750	50	20	10 (5)	5	5
R-3	5,000	2,500	50	20	10 (5)	5	5
R-4	5,000	1,250	50	10 (5)	10 (5)	5	5