What types of projects are reviewed by the Swimming Pool Program?
The Swimming Pool Program reviews and approves projects for public and semi-public pools, wading pools or special use pools, spas and artificial bathing lakes. Public and semi-public pools, spas and bathing lakes are typically owned and operated by municipalities or businesses such as hotels, apartment complexes, homeowner’s associations, churches, schools and other government, non-profit or commercial enterprises.

The Swimming Pool Program does not regulate or approve plans for the construction of new or modification of existing private residential pools, spas and bathing lakes. Private residential pools, spas and bathing lakes located in incorporated areas of Maricopa County are reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Agency of the governing local municipality. Private residential pools, spas and bathing lakes located in unincorporated areas of Maricopa County are reviewed and approved by the Maricopa County Department of Planning and Development. Please contact the local municipality's Planning and Zoning Agency or the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department for their applications and requirements.
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1. What types of projects are reviewed by the Swimming Pool Program?
2. Who can prepare a project?
3. How do I submit a project for approval?
4. Whom should I contact if I have a question about submitting a project?
5. How can I obtain application and instruction forms?
6. What type of documentation needs to be included in my project submittal package?
7. Are electronic (digital format) documentation submittals accepted?
8. What types of documentation must be sealed by a Professional Engineer or Architect?
9. What format and how many copies of the documentation should be submitted?
10. Does the MCESD sign the cover page of the design drawings?
11. How much will it cost to get my project approved?
12. What happens after I have submitted my project?
13. How long will it take to get my project reviewed and approved?
14. Is there any way to expedite the review of my project?