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SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP POOL PERMIT

APPLICANT NAME:______DATE SUBMITTED:______PROPERTY OWNER (IF SAME INDICATE SAME):______TELEPHONE # ______ADDRESS LOCATION:______SUB DIVISION:______E-MAIL ADDRESS:______PARCEL No:______CONTRACTOR BUSINESS NAME:______BUSINESS ADDRESS:______CITY/STATE:______PHONE:______EMAIL ADDRESS:______**************************************************************************************************************** SWIMMING POOL WILL BE: ______ROUND 1. SWIMMING POOL WILL BE ______FEET OR INCHES DEEP. ______OBLONG / OTHER 2. POOL HEIGHT WILL BE______FEET OR INCHES IN HEIGHT. OR ______IN-GROUND 3. IF THE POOL IS IN-GROUND; THE POOL WILL BE ______FEET AT SHALLOWEST POINT AND ______FEET AT THE DEEPEST POINT. TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST: $$______. CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON / ABOUT: ______. **************************************************************************************************************** SET BACK DISTANCES ARE REQUIRED TO BE INDICATED ON APPLICATION

1. THE DISTANCE FROM REAR PROPERTY LINE TO POOL EDGE IS: ______FEET. 2. THE DISTANCE FROM LEFT SIDE PROPERTY LINE TO POOL EDGE IS :______FEET. 3. THE DISTANCE FROM RIGHT PROPERTY LINE TO POOL EDGE IS:______FEET. 4. SWIIMMING POOLS ARE PROHIBITED IN . * AT SITE PLAN SHOWING OVERVIEW OF THE PARCEL IS REQUIRED; TO INCLUDE PRINCIPLE RESIDENCE, ANY EXISTING ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, PROPERY LINES AND LOCATION OF THE SWIMMING POOL, DECKING, OR APPLICABLE FENCING.

ALL ABOVE GROUND SWIMMING POOL AND DECKING AREAS SHALL BE INDICATED ON SITE PLAN. DECKING SHALL NOT PROTRUDE INTO THE SET BACK DISTANCES. ALL IN-GROUND SWIMMING POOLS, / APRONS, FENCING OR WALL AREAS(REQUIRED) AND ANY ACCESSORY STRUCTURES SHALL BE SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN.

IF CONSTRUCTING WITHIN AN EASEMENT, SPECIAL PERMITTING FROM THOSE AGENCIES WILL BE REQUIRED.

FOR ABOVE GROUND POOL DESCRIBE HOW ACCESS TO THE POOL OR DECKING SHALL BE UTILIZED TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL

ENTRY:______.

NOTIFICATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS:

1. HAS OOPS (CALL 811) BE NOTIFIED OF POOL INSTALLATION TO IDENTIFY ANY UNDERGROUND LINES? ______YES ______NO

2. IS THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION WITHIN A UTILITY, PIPELINE, OTHER EASEMENT?______YES ______NO 3. HAVE ANY DEED RESTRICTIONS BEEN REVIEWED BY HOMEOWER FOR CONFORMITY? ______YES ______NO. 4. IS THERE A NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OR ARCHETECTUAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REQUIRED TO REVIEW SITE PLANS PRIOR TO

CONSTRUCTION?______YES ______NO: IF YES, ATTACH LETTER FROM OWNER ASSOC. OR . REVIEW COMMITTEE WITH APPLICATION. 5. IS SITE AREA MARKED FOR INSPECTION (IF REQUIRED)? ______YES ______NO

ABOVE & IN GROUND SWIMMING POOL ZONING REGULATIONS

A. Above Ground Swimming Pool Requirements -

1. No private swimming pool, exclusive of portable swimming pools with a diameter of less than twelve (12) feet) or with an area of less than one hundred (100) square feet, shall be allowed in any residential district or commercial district except as an accessory use, and shall comply with the following requirements:

a. Above Ground Swimming Pools in excess of 12 feet in diameter may be located anywhere on the premises except in required front yard, provided that it shall not be located closer than fifteen (15) feet to any property line. b. Above ground swimming pools with a height of forty-eight (48) inches or higher, require no fence if the pool is free of any cross bars and the ladder is withdrawn when the pool is not in use and placed where small children cannot reach it.

c. Swimming Pools less than forty-eight inches in height shall require fencing around the perimeter of the pool a minimum of forty- eight-(48) inches in height to prevent uncontrolled access or falls into the pool.

d. Above Ground Swimming Pools with a Platform, or , shall not have direct access between the and swimming pool. The enclosure blocking access to the pool shall be a minimum of forty-eight-(48) inches in height. Owner shall be responsible for controlling the access to the Terrace or Platform area as to prevent accidental falls or by means of a self- locking and latch on the inner side of the gate.

B. In-Ground Swimming Pool Requirements -

1. In- Ground Swimming Pools shall be no closer than fifteen-(15) feet from any property line.

2. The in-ground swimming pool or the entire property area upon which it is located shall be walled or fenced in such a manner as to prevent uncontrolled access by children from the street and from adjacent properties.

3. Swimming pools exceeding twelve (12) feet in diameter or length as applicable to the shape of the pool and has greater than two (2) feet of depth capacity for water shall be enclosed or protected by an adequate wall or fence at least forty-eight (48) inches high which the enclosure shall include a door with a locking device installed on the inner side, with automatic closing capability. Landscaping, hedges, or other soft fencing is not acceptable barrier. Electronic pool covers may be utilized to enhance security, but shall not be a substitute for the wall or fencing requirement.

C. Temporary Seasonal Swimming Pools –

1. Temporary seasonal swimming pools are permitted and shall conform to set back requirements concerning placement consistent with above ground swimming pool regulations.

2. Temporary Seasonal Swimming Pools in excess of twelve-(12’) feet in diameter shall be required to meet the same set back placement requirements and safety precautions as a permanent above ground swimming pool.

D. Maintenance

1. Permanent In-Ground Swimming Pools, Above-Ground Swimming Pools and Temporary Seasonal Above-Ground Swimming Pools shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and shall not be allowed to degrade and harbor uncontrolled algae growth, green or and stagnate water, or harbor vegetation, debris, aquatic, or other insect infestation.

2. Temporary Seasonal Swimming Pools shall be cared for and present an up kept appearance, and shall not be allowed to remain collapsed, torn, partially disassembled or otherwise an apparently unusable condition within public view.

3. and Hot Tubs: Spas and hot tubs must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and be maintained in good condition.

E. Permitting

Above Ground Swimming Pools in excess of twelve-(12) feet in diameter and In-Ground Swimming Pools require zoning permit. Temporary Seasonal Swimming Pools do not require a permit.

By signing this application, I acknowledge that the information I have supplied in this application is correct to the best of my ability. I further acknowledge that I have read the Shawnee Township Rules and Regulations concerning swimming pool permitting requirements, set back distances, safety precautions, and maintenance upkeep.

Applicant’s Signature: Date: This application is: Approved Disapproved

Zoning Department Date:

Permit #______Issued:______

SWIMMING POOL ZONING PERMIT

When is a pool permit required? A pool permit is required for all in-ground and above-ground private swimming pools with a diameter of 12 feet or more or with an area of 100 square feet or more.

What do I have to do to receive a swimming pool permit? (UPDATED)  To receive a swimming pool permit, a SWIMMING POOL ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION must be completed in full and submitted to the Zoning Department along with the application fee. Make check payable to SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP; No cash or credit card.  Above Ground Swimming Pools, the cost is $100.00 for permit fee (Flat Rate)  For In-Ground Swimming Pools, the cost is $250.00 plus (+) 5 cents per square foot for the permit fee.  For Commercial / Industrial Pool Applications the cost is $100.00 plus 1% of total construction project total.  The below section of this page indicate the location of the proposed swimming pool in relation to residential structure.  The information given on this application should be in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 1708.2 and 1708.3 of the Zoning Code.  Allow a minimum of 24 hours for review and approval. Some cases will require longer review time based on proposed location of the swimming pool, potential easements, grading issues, and other factors. DO NOT schedule grounds trenching or concrete pouring until this permit is approved. Any immediate swimming pool application review, site inspection and documentation filing requested by Contractor or Home Owner will include a $100.00 Administrative Fee in addition to the applicable pool permitting fees. RESIDENTIAL POOL SITE PLAN – PLEASE DRAW IN THE BOX BELOW THE LOCATION OF THE SWIMMING POOL, AS AS DECKING, FENCING, ETC. * A CONTRACTOR SITE PLAN MAY BE USED TO SUBSTITUTE THIS BELOW DRAWING (PLEASE ATTACH).

NOTE – SHOULD CONSTRUCTION BE CONTRARY TO THE INFORMATION SUPPLIED IN THIS APPLICATION BE DIFFERENT THAT WHAT HAS BEEN APPROVED A “STOP WORK ORDER” MAY BE ISSUED BY THE ZONING AUTHORITY UNTIL SUCH TIME NECESSARY CORRECTIONS OR REVISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE.

15 ‘ DRAW WHERE POOL, POOL PAD, AND ANY DECK OR FENCE WILL BE LOCATED AND NUMBER OF FEET FROM PROPERTY LINE SEE LEFT DRAWING

15’ POOL 15 ‘

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EXAMPLE DRAWING

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