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Chris Lord <christopher.d.lord@gmail.com>
Re: In Ground Pool HOA Approval Letter Request
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Knopp Tribe <knopptribe@yahoo.com>Sun, Mar 22, 2020 at 10:29 PM
To: Chris Lord <christopher.d.lord@gmail.com>
Cc: Mark Howard <mark@healthinsurancemark.com>, Paula Lord <ncbasketfan@sbcglobal.net>, Jill Downing
<jillhdowning@gmail.com>, Sandi Lyle <sjlebl@aol.com>, Amy Kaelin <amy_albers@yahoo.com>, Andy Kaelin
<akaelin@kbicconsulting.com>
Chris & Paula,
As per Briarwood HOA Covenant & Restrictions # 24:
24. All pools constructed or placed In Briarwood Addition, upon any lot, shall be in ground and no above-ground
pools shall be permitted.
So an in ground pool is approved as long as your construction and operational plans comply with the State of Indiana,
Clay County and City of Carmel Building and Swimming Pool Code Ordinances concerning lot lines, set back,
gas/water/electric lines, septic tank & field or sewer/grinding system, stormwater and drainage easement buffer and child
safety pool fencing/cover issues and laws as outlined below:
http://www.carmel.in.gov/government/departments-services/community-services/building-code-services/swimming-pool-
permits
http://www.carmel.in.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=779
http://carmel.in.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=8116
Carmel, Indiana In ground Pool Setback Requirements
Building Setbacks from property lines: vary by zoning district and are often not shown on plot plan; these
generally range from 10-30'.
Setbacks because of easements: review plat plan; generally shown. these include drainage, utility and other
easements that restrict where a pool can be constructed on a property; Carmel has a special buffer rule that
requires a pool be located an additional 3 feet outside of drainage easements
Setbacks from gas and electric meters-generally 3-4'
Setbacks from septic: 10’ from tank and absorbtion field
To apply for the appropriate pool permits you will need to first obtain a right of way permit from the Engineering
Department requiring you to submit the appropriate applications and a site plan of your project.
Once the right of way permit is approved, you file the approved plot plan and building permit application with the
Planning Department with 2 sets of pool plans/specs. A Carmel, Indiana inground pool requires at least these
permits/approvals: Access Permit and Building Permit
Lead time from application to permit issuance depends on backlog. The access permit takes 2-3 days if your
access is on a driveway and 5-10 days if the access is otherwise and conditions may then apply. The building permit
takes about 5-10 days.
Special permit rules: If you do a sand filter, you apparently have to tie into the sanitary sewer for the discharge so
most people just do a cartridge filter. If you are working near a drainage easment a silt fence may be required. The
4/4/2020 Gmail - Re: In Ground Pool HOA Approval Letter Request
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pool equipment must be located at least 10 feet from a property line.
Carmel, Indiana is very helpful to get permits for inground pools but the requirements are confusing and the
requirement of filing with 2 offices (Engineering and Planning) is awkward and so generally a permit service can be
helpful.
Costs of Permits: Approximately $700, and watch out, a plan modification can cost another $150 per modification
so get ir right the first time!
Furthermore, a bond must be posted with the City in order to pull permits.
As a courtesy please let neighbors in close proximity know of your construction plans including plans to hide any
mechanical devices required for the pool filtering/heating and the timing of your construction plans. Three of those
neighbors are copied on this email as Briarwood HOA Board members Jill, Sandi and Amy. Neighbors appreciate
consideration of issues on projects nearby.
Congratulations on your home investment.
Ann Knopp
Briarwood HOA Board Representative
317/506-5141
On Mar 22, 2020, at 8:31 PM, Chris Lord <christopher.d.lord@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Mark and Ann,
How can we get an approval letter from the HOA to install an in ground pool that is 20x44? What do you need from us?
Chris and Paula
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