Pool Permit

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Overview

Rules & regulations for in-ground and above-ground swimming pools

Setback Requirements

All Swimming Pools in residential districts must comply with the street right-of-way setbacks set forth in Article XII, Section 23-219 of Nixa’s Land Development Code. Side lot boundary setback is 5 feet, rear yard setback is 6 feet, and setback from any structure is 5 feet.

Electric Requirements

When adding electric, it must comply with the 2018 International Residential Codes. GFCI protection is required for all electrical equipment including power supply cords used with storable pools. Extension cords are NOT approved for use with pools!

Barriers/Fencing Requirements

A minimum of a 48 inch (4 Foot) barrier with a self closing gate must be installed around your pool. Your house can serve as one side of the pools barrier as long as you have an alarm entry for the pool area.

Inspections

For above-ground pools: you will need an inspection on the electrical system and barrier/fence (if a new one is installed).
For in-ground pools: inspections include electrical, barrier/fence (if a new one is installed), and pool bonding.

Building Inspector reserves the right to require extra inspections as they deem appropriate.

Permit & Fees

Any pool over 24” deep is required to have a permit. You can fill one out online or come in to our office for one.
All fees are due at the time of application.
Fees for an above-ground pool permit are $80.
Fees for an in-ground pool permit are $160.
Please allow 1-3 business days for the permit to go through the approval process.
A site drawing is required to be submitted with your permit. Please see the sample site plan drawing below.

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Pool Permit Application

Use this form to apply for either an above-ground or inground Pool permit.

Property Information

Project Address(Required)

Street Address

Address where pool is to be installed.

Owner Information

Applicant Name(Required)

Applicant Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Contractor Information

If same as the applicant, skip to next section

Business Name

Name

First Last

Phone

Pool Type(Required)

Above Ground

Inground

A set of drawings and a site plan is required for both types of pools.

Please Attach Drawing(s) of your project(Required)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB, Max. files: 5.

Estimated cost of construction

Signature

I hereby certify that the answers and other information on this application are true and correct and I have read and understand the above procedures and requirements as they pertain to city building regulations and by signing this form, acknowledge compliance with these rules.

Product Name(Required)

Above Ground

Inground

Upon approval of the application, a permit will be emailed to you within 1 to 3 business days.

Total

Credit Card

American Express

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MasterCard

Visa

Card Number

Expiration Date

Security Code Cardholder Name

Credit Card Zip Code(Required)

Name

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Planning & Development

Department Contact

Nixa City Hall
715 W. Mt. Vernon St.
P.O. Box 395
Nixa, MO 65714

Phone: (417) 725-5850

planning@nixa.com

Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Pool Permit

Rules & regulations for in-ground and above-ground swimming pools

Setback Requirements

Electric Requirements

Barriers/Fencing Requirements

Inspections

Permit & Fees

Pool Permit Application

Property Information

Owner Information

Contractor Information

Planning & Development

Department Contact

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