Marietta is the county seat of Cobb County, about 20 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. The city is known for Marietta Square, the Strand Theatre and six historic districts, including the neighborhoods along Whitlock Avenue, Church and Cherokee Streets and Northwest Marietta. Homes here range from historic properties near the Square to newer neighborhoods across Cobb County, and each one needs a pool designed for its specific lot.
Marietta’s Pool Permit Process
Inside city limits, pool permits are issued by Marietta Permits and Inspections at City Hall on Lawrence Street. The city follows the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with Georgia amendments, and its pool guidelines spell out several things that shape the design:
- The electrical permit must be issued before the pool permit.
- Pools require a 10-foot side and rear setback and cannot be built on easements.
- Retaining walls over four feet require engineered plans.
- The pool barrier must be inspected and approved before the pool is filled.
- Homes on septic need Cobb and Douglas Public Health approval before the permit is issued.
Addresses outside city limits are permitted by Cobb County, which has its own residential pool checklist. We confirm which applies, prepare the drawings and coordinate every approval and inspection.
Designing Within Setbacks and Easements
Setback and easement rules often decide where a pool can go before style does. We start with your survey and a site visit, then build a 3D design rendering that places the pool, spa and equipment where they meet code and still work with the house. On lots with grade changes, a gunite pool can be stepped into the slope with a raised spa instead of a tall retaining wall.
Gunite or Fiberglass
Gunite gives you a fully custom shape, depth and feature set. Fiberglass shells from the Tallman Pools collection offer a shorter build and a smooth, low-maintenance surface. We will compare both for your yard.
Popular Features
- Raised spillover spas
- Tanning ledges and bubblers
- Sheer descents and stone water features
- LED lighting and automation
- Automatic safety covers
Call (706) 705-7751 to schedule a consultation for your Marietta home.
