Licenses and Permits

New Private Outdoor Swimming Pool or Other Water Features

A permit is required to construct/install a pool or other water feature located outdoors which is capable of holding a water depth greater than 1.97 feet. Although pool advertising and packaging may indicate that a pool is less than 1.97 feet deep, many still have the capacity to hold 1.97 feet of water and children are at risk to drown.  Pools that have features such as inflatable ring edges that allow the depth of the pool to increase to beyond 1.97 feet should be included in any pool’s depth measurement. Permits are also required for associated construction such as decks (24 inches or higher), change houses, sunrooms, etc.

Niverville’s Zoning Bylaw requires that a pool, or similar structure be located a minimum of 5 feet from either the side or rear property line.

Pool equipment and/or compressors may be located in a front yard if screened with compact hedges or shrubs or other landscaping and should be no closer than 5 feet to a side site line in all residential zones.

In compliance with the current Manitoba Building Code requirements, the pool (water feature) area must be protected by a fence with self-closing, lockable gates, and a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m) to prevent unauthorized entry.  The fence and gate must be constructed so as to prevent a child from climbing over or crawling underneath.

If you need to cross Town property for the installation of your pool, or water feature, you will need to sign an agreement for Access Over Town Property.  (A copy of this agreement can be provided upon request.)

Permits are not required to be renewed on an annual basis, however, property owners must continue to comply with the Town’s Zoning Bylaw for set backs and the Manitoba Building Code for the required enclosures.

A permit is required to construct/install a hot tub located outdoors which is capable of holding a water depth of greater than 1.97 feet that is not equipped with a lockable cover that is capable of supporting the weight of an adult walking across the top of a cover when closed. Permits are also required for associated construction such as decks (24 inches or higher), change houses, sunrooms etc.

Niverville’s Zoning Bylaw requires that a hot tub be located a minimum of 5 feet from either the side or rear property line.

In compliance with The Manitoba Building Code, the hot tub capable of containing water to a depth of 1.97 feet or greater area must be protected by:

1. a fence with self-closing, lockable gates, and a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m) to prevent unauthorized entry. The fence and gate must be constructed so as to prevent a child from climbing over or crawling underneath.

OR

1. a cover that has the structural strength to support the weight of an adult walking across the top of the cover when it is in the closed position is installed, and
2. is capable of being locked in the covered position to prevent access to the water by unauthorized persons, and
3. at all times when use is not supervised by an adult, the hot tub is covered by a cover that complies with clause (a) and is locked.

If you need to cross Town property for the installation of your hot tub you will need to sign an agreement for Access Over Town Property.  (A copy of this agreement can be provided upon request.)

Permits are not required to be renewed on an annual basis, however, property owners must continue to comply with the Town’s Zoning Bylaw for set backs and the Manitoba Building Code for the required enclosures.

1. Fill out the online permit application (Online Permit Application) and as part of the application, submit a site plan (Site Plan Example) that indicates the size and configuration of existing and proposed structures (including pool equipment and/or compressor) on the property as well as the setbacks (in feet) from the property lines.
   As part of the permit application, you will also need to advise whether or not you require access over Town property for the installation of your pool, hot tub, or water feature.
2. If you will be installing a deck (over 24 inches) or any other infrastructure such as a change house or shed, you will also need to include this information in your permit application.

3. A Town Building Inspector will review your permit application and Town Staff will advise you once the permit has been processed and is ready to be paid for/picked up from the Town Office, 329 Bronstone Drive.
   If you require the Access over Town Property agreement, you will need to sign the agreement and provide a damage deposit of $1,000.00. You will then need to meet with Town Staff on-site before any work commences. Inspection fees will apply.
4. Once the enclosure is built, you will need to contact the Town’s Building Inspector to have it inspected.
5. Upon final approval of the enclosure, the water feature may be filled with water.
6. If you had an Access over Town Property agreement, you will need to complete any required restoration and then contact Town Staff for a site inspection. Damage deposit less any deductions for failure to restore the area as required will be returned to the permit holder.
7. For information on draining your pool, email Ryan@whereyoubelong.ca