Pool + Spa Permits
Overland Park permits the construction of new pools in the city, and permits and inspects the operations of all public and semi-public pools in the city annually.
Pool Permit Update Effective Jan. 1
Johnson County Department of Health and Environment will permit and inspect septic systems and swimming pools beginning on Jan. 1, 2025. The Governing Body approved changes to City ordinances at a City Council meeting on Nov. 18. These updates streamline processes and align the City with countywide standards, ensuring health and safety for all residents.
Annual Operation Permit
This permit is required annually for the operation of all public and semi-public swimming facilities, including pools and spas at
- Apartments
- Home associations
- Hotels
- Health clubs
- Condominiums
- City pools
Before community services issues a permit, inspectors check:
- Chlorine level – 1.0 to 5.0 ppm of chlorine required
- pH of water – 7.2 to 7.8 required
- Chemical test kit
- Temperature of spas – maximum of 104°F
- Ladders and handrails in good condition
- Depth markings
- Step markings
- Transition lines
- Safety equipment, including life poles, ring buoy, safety signage, and emergency telephone
The City keeps records on all pool/spa facilities and are available upon request.
Building Permit
A building permit is required for all new residential swimming pools that are 24 inches or greater in depth or have a filter system, heater or electrical lighting.
A complete set of plans must be submitted for the building permit. This includes a plot plan with
- Proposed pool or spa location, showing distances to property lines
- House and adjacent structures
- Septic system tanks and lateral lines for lots without public sewers
- Location and distance of overhead and underground electric lines
- Fence or other pool enclosure
- Provide a deck-framing plan where decks constructed of wood are used for walkways or supporting spas or hot tubs
- Setbacks of deck or pool patio from property lines
Permit Fees
Permit fees are based on the valuation of the project.
Projects valued less than $5,000 – Permits for these projects are $30.
Projects valued between $5,000 and $19,000 – Permits for these projects are $50.
Projects valued more than than $19,001 – Permit fees for work valued over $19,000 are calculated using the valuation multiplied by .0050 rounded to the nearest dollar.
Submitting an Application
Submit the pool/spa building permit application and fees online through ePlace or in-person to the Planning and Development Services Department on the second floor of City Hall at 8500 Santa Fe Drive.