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1. Do I have to have a fence around my above ground pool?

As long as the pool is 48 inches or higher, a fence is not required. The ladder has to be in a locked enclosure.

A blow-up or intex pool requires a barrier around the yard or the pool. The fence must be 4 ft high and self-latching.

2. Do I need a permit for a blow up / pop up pool?

A blow-up / pop-up intex pool requires a one-time-only electrical and building permit if the pool can hold 24 inches or more of water.

A blow-up or intex pool requires a barrier around the yard or the pool. The fence must be 4 ft high and self-latching.

3. What are the specifications for installing an above ground pool?

Pool Requirements (PDF)

Above-ground pools are required to have a minimum ten-foot setback between all property lines and the water's edge or the closest portion of the deck constructed to serve the pool, whichever is closest to the property line.

Filters and other mechanical equipment associated with the operation of the pool are not permitted within the ten-foot setback.

Pools shall be located in rear yards only. A minimum distance from the nearest portion of the principal building to the closest portion of the swimming pool structure should not be less than 5 feet. A pool may be constructed closer than five feet to an open deck that is attached to the principal building.

Above-ground pools shall require a plot plan of the site showing the location of the pool and any appurtenances.

Please take the plot plan of the site to the Land Use Office, Room 307 in the Municipal Building.

4. What are the specifications for installing an in-ground pool?

Pool Requirements (PDF)

In-ground pools are required to have a minimum seven-foot setback between all property lines and the water's edge. A minimum four-foot wide landscape buffer in the form of grass, shrubs, or trees shall be provided between the pool structure and the side and rear lot lines.

Filters and other mechanical equipment associated with the operation of the pool are not permitted within the seven-foot setback.

Pools shall be located in rear yards only. A minimum distance from the nearest portion of the principal building to the closest portion of the swimming pool structure should not be less than five feet. A pool may be constructed closer than five feet to an open deck that is attached to the principal building.

In-ground swimming pools shall require a grading plan showing existing and proposed grades and the proposed flow of surface drainage. The plan is to be presented with the application. The plan must also show the location of the proposed pool and any appurtenances and must be signed and sealed by a New Jersey Professional Engineer.

5. What do I need to get a permit for an above ground pool or a hot tub?

• Building Subcode Permit Application (PDF)
• Electrical Subcode Permit Application (PDF)

Above-ground pools shall require a plot plan of the site showing the location of the pool and any appurtenances.

Bring the proper documents to the Land Use Office, Room 307 in the Municipal Building.

Hot Tub / Jacuzzi / Spa

Before any permits can be obtained, the property survey must be reviewed by the Land Use Office. To schedule an appointment to review your survey, please contact the Land Use Office at 609-890-3682.

6. Do I have to have a fence around my in-ground pool?

Yes, you have to have a fence around an in-ground pool.

If the fence is a solid fence with no openings, it needs to be 48 inches high.  If it is an open fence there are minimum and maximum heights depending on the exact type being used.  Contact the Inspection office for more information.

All fences installed require a latch lock which needs to be installed at a certain height as well and certain type of spring latch needs to be used so that if someone leaves the pool area without closing the fence, it will close and lock.  The gate needs to swing out.

7. How close can I build an in-ground pool to the property line?

The water line of the pool is required to be at least 7 feet from the property line.

The concrete walkway around the pool is required to be at least 4 feet from the property line.

8. How do I apply for an in-ground pool permit?

• Building Subcode Permit Application (PDF)
• Electrical Subcode Permit Application (PDF)
• Pool Requirements (PDF)

In-ground swimming pools shall require a grading plan showing existing and proposed grades and the proposed flow of surface drainage. The plan is to be presented with the application(s). The plan must also show the location of the proposed pool and any appurtenances and must be signed and sealed by a New Jersey Professional Engineer.

9. What are the setback requirements for an in-ground pool?

In-ground pools are required to have a minimum seven-foot setback between all property lines and the water's edge. A minimum four-foot-wide landscape buffer in the form of grass, shrubs, or trees shall be provided between the pool structure and the side and rear lot lines.

Filters and other mechanical equipment associated with the operation of the pool are not permitted within the seven-foot setback.

Pools shall be located in rear yards only. A minimum distance from the nearest portion of the principal building to the closest portion of the swimming pool structure should not be less than five feet. A pool may be constructed closer than five feet to an open deck that is attached to the principal building.

10. What do I need to get a permit for a Pool Heater?

• Plumbing Subcode Permit Application (PDF)
• Fire Subcode Permit Application (PDF)
• Electrical Subcode Permit Application (PDF)

Bring completed applications to the Division of Inspections located in Room 305 of the Municipal Building. Fees apply.

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