[Massplanners] Swimming Pools and Zoning Bylaw

[James Kelly]

In Lexington we address swimming pools in the bylaw, for definition, for setbacks, and for additional screening.

No, you probably shouldn’t address the building code items you’ve listed, leave those in the building permit requirements/code.

And yes, in Sudbury the AG shot down a five foot high fence requirement, years ago, conflict with Building Code.

This is the first time I have replied….does it go to everyone!

Jim Kelly
Building Commissioner
Town of Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
781-698-4502
www.lexingtonma.gov<http://www.lexingtonma.gov/>

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From: MassPlanners [mailto:massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org] On Behalf Of Douglas Finn
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2021 9:57 AM
To: Mass Planners <massplanners at masscptc.org>
Subject: [Massplanners] Swimming Pools and Zoning Bylaw

Hey there -

Looking to get feedback:

Does your zoning bylaw address swimming pools (specifically, inground pools)?

If so, do you require
 - automatic covers?
 - fencing / enclosures?
 - alarms on dwelling doors that lead directly to a pool?
 - solar water-heating systems instead of gas or oil fired?
 - alarms
Have you had swimming pool zoning bylaws been rejected by the AG?  If so, what was rejected?
Have you had a swimming pool zoning bylaw rejected for being in conflict with building code?

Thanks in advance,

- Doug.

Douglas Finn, Administrative Assistant
Edgartown Planning Board
70 Main Street, PO Box 5130
Edgartown, MA 02539
508-627-6170
dfinn at edgartown-ma.us<mailto:dfinn at edgartown-ma.us>
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