The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, to discuss a proposed code text amendment regarding swimming pools, spas, exercise spas, and hot tubs. The hearing is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in the Morgan County Commission Room, located within the Morgan County Courthouse.
The proposed amendment to Morgan County Code §155.329 would apply throughout unincorporated Morgan County. Under the proposal, the current blanket six-foot residential swimming pool fence requirement would be replaced by the barrier and safety-cover requirements found in the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, as adopted and amended by Utah.
Under this plan, residential barriers would generally be at least 48 inches high where required. The amendment would allow for the use of qualifying powered pool safety covers or lockable spa and hot-tub safety covers that comply with ASTM F1346 in place of the barriers identified in the applicable code exemption.
The amendment also seeks to expressly address spas, exercise spas or swim spas, and hot tubs, with requirements based on the classification of the installation. Additionally, the proposal would require a review of shared and changed uses to determine applicable classifications and approvals.
While the amendment introduces new barrier standards, the existing five-foot setback for permanently constructed outdoor swimming pools is intended to remain unchanged. The commission will also retain a separate six-foot barrier requirement for covered public and other facilities that do not qualify as private residential, alongside applicable state and Weber-Morgan Health Department requirements.
Interested individuals are invited to attend the hearing or submit written comments to Morgan County Administrative Manager and Zoning Administrator Kate Becker at kbecker@morgancountyutah.gov. Written comments must be submitted no later than 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.
Application materials and the proposed agreement are available for review through the Morgan County Planning and Development Services Department. Individuals requiring special accommodations for the meeting should notify Planning & Development Services at 801-845-4015 at least 24 hours before the scheduled hearing.
