Town of Johnston
Town of Johnston Zoning Ordinance
§ 340-23

Swimming pools

  • A. The installation of a private swimming pool must comply with all applicable aspects of the State of Rhode Island One and Two Family Building Code (CABO Code), specifically, but not limited to Appendix D of the 1995 CABO Code.
  • B. Additionally, a private swimming pool must:
    • (1) Be located not less than 10 feet from a property line;
    • (2) Have the pool filter located as far as possible from the adjoining property lines, with the location at least 20 feet from the adjoining property lines;
    • (3) Installation shall not be undertaken until building and electrical permits have been secured.