ABOVE GROUND POOLS
Permit Requirements
• Two copies of the current Plat of Survey must be submitted, indicating all
permanent structures and accessory buildings, size and location of the proposed
pool and the distance to all property lines.
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The Plat of Survey must indicate the pool is a minimum of three feet (3’) from the
side property line and five feet (5’) from rear property line. The pool cannot be
installed over any easements.
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Two copies of the manufacturer’s information sheets shall be submitted for the
pool, indicating the pool to be installed, and all equipment.
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Indicate on the plan the location of overhead or underground electrical service
wires, telephone service and television cables. The inside wall of the pool must
maintain a distance of five (5) feet from electrical, telephone and television lines.
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Indicate on the plans the location of the electric and gas lines from the house to
the pool equipment. Gas lines must be buried a minimum of 18” and electrical
lines must be buried a minimum of 6” below grade and must be a minimum of 5’
from the inside wall of the pool.
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All pumps and filter equipment shall be connected to a single head, locking type,
GFCI protected receptacle located not less than 5’ or more than 10’ from the
inside wall of the pool.
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A GFCI protected duplex receptacle shall be installed not less than 10’ or more
than 20’ from the inside wall of the pool.
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A five-foot (5’) high barrier or fence is required around all pools. The height is
measured from the top of the barrier to grade at the highest point. Any openings
or gates shall be self-closing and self-latching with locking capabilities. A
separate permit is required for a fence. Chain link fencing shall not be allowed as
a pool barrier. If the wall of the pool is to be used as the barrier, the ladder or
steps providing access to the pool shall be removable or have the capability of
being locked in an upright position and secured to prevent unauthorized access
to the pool.
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All doors with direct access to the pool shall be equipped with an alarm that
sounds continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds after the door is opened or a
power safety cover shall be installed.
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All excavation spoils shall be hauled off site and disposed of in an approved
manner. Excavation spoils cannot be disbursed upon the lot without prior
approval from the Village Engineer.
Inspection Requirements
• An inspection of the underground electric and gas piping, prior to being
backfilled, is required.
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A final inspection upon completion is required.
All inspections shall be called in a minimum of 24 hours in advance by 12:00 PM (noon).
The permit number is required in order to schedule the inspections.
Inspections may be scheduled by calling (847) 669-0600.
VILLAGE OF HUNTLEY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
(847) 669-0600 FAX (847) 515-5241
PERMIT APPLICATION
OWNER’S NAME:
ADDRESS:
TOWNSHIP:
TELEPHONE:
E-MAIL:
APPLICANT’S NAME :
(if different from above)
TELEPHONE:
E-MAIL:
Please supply the following:
Two (2) copies of the Plat of Survey (illustrating all work to be preformed)
Two (2) set of construction plans (if applicable)
A copy of the quote or proposal from the contractor
Homeowners Association Approval Letter (if applicable)
A brief description of the work to be performed:
Estimated Value of the work $
Work being performed by:
Homeowner
Contractor:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Registration Number:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Registration Number:
By signing this document, the owner, applicant or contractor indicates he/she has read the comments on
the back side of this page and agrees to abide by all code requirements and Village Ordinances and code
amendments. All work shall conform to the approved application and construction documents.
Owner/representative signature
Approved:
Paid by
Check – Cash - Other
Received by
Printed Name
Date
Date:
Permit Number
Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions
Permit issuance or approvals by the Village of Huntley do not relieve the permit applicant and
property owner from complying with any and all applicable Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions
either recorded against the subject property or provided through separate agreement with any
other governing association(s).
Improvements over Easements
When the owner/installer chooses to place any amenity, improvement or material over any
drainage and/or municipal easement, such placement shall not obstruct the designed flow of any
overland drainage nor shall there be any liability assigned to the municipality, or any other party,
having the right of access to said easement for the removal or displacement of any materials, items,
structures, organic plantings or cosmetic amenities placed within said easement.
Certain
amenities and structures are prohibited in easements. Please check with the Development Services
Department prior to placing anything in the easement.
J.U.L.I.E.
Call Joint Utility Location Information for Excavators, at 1-800-892-0123 prior to digging anywhere
for any reason so that utility installations can be identified prior to damage being done that may
potentially cost the person(s) digging and or the property owners an undeterminable amount of
monies for repair or replacement of any damaged utility or amenity. Record the “dig number” in a
safe place for future reference.
Inspection Policy
Inspections shall be called in a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the desired inspection date.
Inspection requests must be received by 12:00 PM (noon) in order to be scheduled for the
following day.