A hot tub, above-ground pool, and inground pool all require both zoning approval and a building permit.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR REVIEW:
- Survey or aerial photograph showing the proposed pool/hot tub:
- Distances to all property lines
- Location of pool pump/equipment (must be a minimum of 3′ away from the pool barrier)
- Location of fence (a pool fence is required if the pool is in-ground, or if the above-ground pool is less than 48 inches high.
- A hot tub is required to have a lockable lid
- Location of pool decking
- An elevation certificate is required if in a flood zone
- General Permit application
- A pool barrier for inground pools (must be secured before pool permit will be issued)
- A pool barrier permit is not required for an above-ground pool.
- Once all items are submitted, we will place you into a 10 business day review.
- Once the survey and construction plans are approved, we will notify you and request payment
- All trades are permitted separately
**PLEASE NOTE MORE INFORMATION MAY BE REQUESTED DUE TO THE TYPE OF PROJECT OR LOCATION**
You can submit applications and plans via email to planreviewpermits@norfolk.gov.
If you have questions, please email planreviewpermits@norfolk.gov.
Permit exemption language:
- 2018 Virginia Construction Code Section 108 – APPLICATION FOR PERMITS
- 108.2 Exemptions from application for permit
- 8. Swimming pools that have a surface area not greater than 150 square feet, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are less than 24 inches deep.