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Update to fees for municipal services and activities
The Town of Hawkesbury is updating certain fees for its municipal services and activities to reflect actual costs and ensure fairness.
Permit to install a pool or spa

Permit to install a pool or spa

Please Note!

For pool fences and barriers, certain standards must be followed:

  • Barriers must be equipped with a self-closing device that can be locked.
  • This device must be located at the top inside part of the gate.
  • Each fence slat must not exceed 100 mm (3 ⅞’’) in width.
  • For an in-ground pool, the fence height must be at least 5 feet.
  • For an above-ground pool, there must be at least one access point that is at least 4 feet high between the street, property lines, and the pool or spa.

The pool or spa must be at least 1 meter away from the rear and side yard property lines.

The pool or spa must be at least 2 meters from the main building and at least 3.7 meters from power lines.

A permit is required for any pool or spa with more than 2 feet of water depth. Pools with less than 2 feet of water depth do not require a permit but must be emptied every evening.

Generic image of a metal fence with a pool in the background

Steps to submit a Pool/Spa Permit request:

  1. Download the Pool/Spa Permit Application Form PDF below
  2. Print and fill out the form 
  3. Add a sketch of the proposed location for the pool or spa, indicating the dimensions;
    1. Your sketch can be done by hand or on a computer, but the following elements must be clearly identified :
      1. Property lines
      2. The location of the pool or spa with its dimensions
      3. The location of the fences and their dimensions (in meters)
      4. If needed, you can use this example as inspiration
  4. Scan and send the completed form and sketch by email to infoconstruction@hawkesbury.ca OR send or drop off the paper copy to the Construction Department at Town Hall (Door 1) 600, Higginson street, Hawkesbury ON K6A 1H1

The Pool/Spa Permit Application Form is also available in printed format at Town Hall (Door 1) 600, Higginson street, Hawkesbury ON K6A 1H1

N.B. The fees associated with the permit will be provided to you following the review of your application.

Pool/Spa Permit Application Form (PDF)