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Swimming Pool- Zoning Code Requirements
City of Oshkosh Planning Services Division
Zoning Code Guide:
This guide was developed to help direct you through the zoning process. Following the steps below will help to
eliminate possible delays in obtaining your zoning permit approval.
1. Provide a Site Plan
The plans shall be drawn at 1 inch = 20 feet or larger scale and shall include the following (see the sample site plan).
Blank site plans may be purchased at the Planning Services counter for a fee. Please include on your site plan:
• All existing structures on site.
• Property lot lines.
• Location of proposed structure(s).
• Dimensions of proposed structure(s).
• Distance (setbacks) proposed structure(s) are from
property lines and other structures.
• Location, dimension and purpose (i.e. water, sewer,
etc.) of all known easements.
2. Other Information
With the site plan other information that may be
required :
• Materials used
• Height of structure(s)
• Elevations (if applicable)
3. Apply for the Permit
Please plan ahead to apply for your permit. We suggest that you apply for the permit 2 weeks prior to wanting to start
construction. The Planning Services Division is located at 215 Church Ave, Oshkosh Room 204, Level 2 and open
Monday– Friday 8am to 4:30pm.
If you have questions please feel free to contact the
Planning Services Division at (920) 236-5059.
Web Site: www.oshkoshwi.gov
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Sample Site Plan
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Definition:
A swimming pool is any structure, basin, chamber or tank containing or capable of containing
an artificial body of water for swimming, diving, or recreational bathing, having a depth greater
than two feet( 2) at any point.
Protective Enclosures Required.
1) All private residential swimming pools, whether in ground or above ground types, shall be
enclosed with an adequate and secure fence at least 42 inches high above adjoining grade
to prevent straying into pool area. Required fences shall be constructed to prohibit the
passage of a six inch( 6") sphere between fence members, and the bottom of said fence
shall be no more than two inches( 2") above the existing ground elevation. All gates or doors
opening through such enclosure shall be kept securely closed at all times when not in use
and shall be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device designed to keep such
door or gate securely closed at all times when not in use.
2) Exception.
A pool dome or pool top fencing, attached to the pool to extend at least forty-two inches( 42")
above the ground, or a pool cover capable of supporting 100 pounds per square foot of area
are acceptable substitutes for fencing above ground pools. Pool covers shall be fixed securely in
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04/ 09/ 19 place at all times when the pool is not in use. Above grade pool with walls that are at
least forty-two( 42") inches high at all points around said pool or having platforms and railings
that are forty-two inches( 42") or more in height above grade are also not required to be
enclosed as provided in paragraph ( 13)( 1), but the ladders and stairways providing access to
said pools shall be removed, raised or gated and secured to prevent entry whenever the pool is
not in use.
Pool & Hot tub Locations:
See Article IV, Section 30-114 (F)(2) of the Oshkosh Zoning Ordinance. Pools and hot tubs are
considered recreational accessory structures and subject to these Bulk Regulations. All pools/hot
tubs are required to be located in the side or rear yard.
Pools/hot tubs must meet the following setbacks:
Separation from the Principal Structure (House): 5 feet
The “separation” distance between a dwelling unit and accessory structure (pool) is determined
by measuring the perpendicular distance from wall to wall of the structures.
Side Setback: 5 feet
Rear Setback: 5 feet
If pools are included as part of a deck attached to the principal structure (house), the pool must
meet the principal structure setback requirements for the zoning district in which it is located.
Zoning Code Requirements:
Swimming Pool- Zoning Code Requirements
City of Oshkosh Planning Services Division