Any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 24 inches deep shall require a zoning permit (issued by the Village of Roscoe) & a building permit (issued by Winnebago County.) This includes in-ground and above ground swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas
Village of Roscoe Ordinance Chapter 155 Article VII Section 15-524 requires the following information be submitted to apply for a zoning permit.
• Permit fee of $50.00 paid to the Village of Roscoe
• Zoning Permit Application signed by owner and applicant
• Site plan including: dimensions, wall height, elevation, location on the lot, and setbacks from all property lines. An aerial view showing lot lines and dimensions is available at wingis.org. Please also identify the location of the pump/filter and its distance from property lines
• If yard is fenced, please specify type of fencing and height
• Winnebago County Permit is also required
All swimming pools, measured from the edge of the water, shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from the property line and surrounded by a security fence which is a minimum of 4 feet in height.
All gates shall be secured when pool is unattended.
Above ground pools with wall 4 feet in height or higher shall not require a fence; however, ladders for these pools shall be lockable or removed when not in use and steps to decks abutting these pools shall be secured with gates when unattended.
Swimming pool pump or filter 15 feet to property line if unenclosed
Swimming pool pump or filter 10 feet to property line if enclosed