Pool Enclosure Permits

A permit is required to ensure that the proposed pool meets applicable fencing requirements according to the City of Pickering By-law 6943/09.

Email Engineering Services to request any of these supporting documents:

• Guidelines: Applying for Pool Enclosure Permit
• Sample Letters
• Sample Drawings
• Application for Swimming Pool Enclosure Permit

Application

The Pool Enclosure Application will be completed at the Engineering Services Department counter when you come to City Hall. 

You will need to provide the following:

• project details including, the street address, and location of the construction access i.e. from street above, adjacent property or another street
• if the pool is above ground or inground, and whether the enclosure is existing or new
• applicant's name and contact information, as well as owner's name if different from applicant
• a minimum refundable damage deposit is required (for inground pool construction) when you come in to apply for a Pool Enclosure Permit (there may be an additional cost if the access is from a park, open space etc.)
• typically, above ground pool installation does not require the use of heavy equipment and as such, the refundable deposit requirement is waived

If you are replacing your existing enclosure, a permit is required. Minor repairs to existing enclosures do not require a permit. 

The current Non-refundable Pool Enclosure Application fee, and the Refundable Damage Deposit can be found in the City's approved Summary of Fees & Charges.