Swimming pools are considered an accessory use to a residence and are subject to the requirements of the City Code of Ordinances and other 2018 International Code Council publications as amended and adopted by the State of Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission. Basic information concerning our swimming pool requires is found below:

1. All swimming pools having a water depth of two feet or greater (above ground and below ground) are required to have a construction permit.  To obtain a permit, bring a City of Mustang Permit Application, an accurate site plan and a copy of your swimming pool plans (or product information) to the Community Development Department at Mustang City Hall, 1501 N Mustang RD, Mustang, OK  during normal business hours.  Permit costs are listed in Chapter 42 of the Code.

2. All above ground pools setting at least three feet above ground level shall be enclosed by a four-foot-high wood fence, chain link fence, wrought iron or ornamental steel fence with slats no more than four inches apart, or similar fencing as approved by the community development director or his designee. This fencing shall be erected in addition to any existing railing around the pool. It is recommended that the fencing completely enclose the rear yard area, however, it shall be required to completely enclose the pool area.

3. All above ground pools with more than three feet of water and in-ground pools with a water depth of at least two feet into the ground shall be enclosed by a six-foot-high wood fence, chain link fence, wrought iron or ornamental steel fence with slats no more than four inches apart, or similar fencing as approved by the community development director or a designee. This fencing shall be erected in addition to any existing railing around the pool. It is recommended that the fencing completely enclose the rear yard area, however, it shall be required to completely enclose the pool area.

4. All gates to the fenced enclosed area around the pool shall be self-closing with a spring hinge or closing device to allow the gates to close automatically.

5. All swimming pools utilizing any electrical facilities shall obtain an electrical permit, and all electrical work shall be done by a licensed electrician.

6. All swimming pools shall be wired according to the 2020 National Electrical Code as adopted by the city.

7. Low voltage lighting located within six feet of the water's edge shall be on a 24-volt or less system, protected by a GFCI. Any lighting in pool construction shall be 15 volts maximum.

8. No swimming pool shall be constructed in front of the front building line and no portion of the pool shall be constructed closer than ten feet to the side and rear lot lines or across any easement. All pool equipment, sidewalks and decks shall not be located within five feet of any side or rear lot lines or across any easement.

More questions?  Contact the Community Development Department at (405) 376-9873 or in person at 1501 N. Mustang Rd. We are open Monday-Thursday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and Fridays 8:00 am to 11:30 am. 

Supporting Documents

Information on Drawing a Site Plan (909 KB)

Swimming Pool Application (2 MB)