Concrete Pad Permits

[OnTheBall]

I plan on installing a concrete pad in my backyard to put an above ground pool. And a second one to use for parking my boat. If I do all the work myself do I need a permit? Is there anything else I need to do to be in compliance with Maryland law for pouring concrete? I know that I can technically not say anything and probably get away with it, but I would rather just do it the right way. Thank you

 

[TPD]

I plan on installing a concrete pad in my backyard to put an above ground pool. And a second one to use for parking my boat. If I do all the work myself do I need a permit? Is there anything else I need to do to be in compliance with Maryland law for pouring concrete? I know that I can technically not say anything and probably get away with it, but I would rather just do it the right way. Thank you

I would guess you need a permit for the pool before the concrete pad it sits on. Concerning the pad for the boat - keep your mouth shut unless you are willing to plant 37 new trees to make up for the new impervious surface. JMO

 

[glhs837]

I would guess you need a permit for the pool before the concrete pad it sits on. Concerning the pad for the boat - keep your mouth shut unless you are willing to plant 37 new trees to make up for the new impervious surface. JMO

I've heard you are supposed to get a permit for an aboveground pool, interesting.....

 

[OnTheBall]

I would guess you need a permit for the pool before the concrete pad it sits on. Concerning the pad for the boat - keep your mouth shut unless you are willing to plant 37 new trees to make up for the new impervious surface. JMO

From what I read I shouldn’t need a permit for the pool because it is above ground. All permits are only required for in ground pools. I’m not in a critical area or a flood zone, will I still be subject to the tree planting? I plan on planting a massive garden and a bunch of trees for privacy anyways so it’s not a huge deal.

 

[LightRoasted]

For your consideration ...

I plan on installing a concrete pad in my backyard to put an above ground pool. And a second one to use for parking my boat. If I do all the work myself do I need a permit? Is there anything else I need to do to be in compliance with Maryland law for pouring concrete? I know that I can technically not say anything and probably get away with it, but I would rather just do it the right way. Thank you

Save money, level the pool area space, and use compactible sand for the base of the pool; better for the pool liner anyway. Pour a pad for the boat and just don't tell anyone. Anyway, you're not pouring concrete for a building or housing foundation, or footers.

Here's a question .... Would you go to your next door to ask your neighbor/s for permission to pour such concrete pads on your property? No? Then why ask permission from the 'neighbor' that is employed by a government office?

In other words, the only authority that these people, government, have over you, is the authority you give them to rule over you.*

*Before anyone gets the idea. I am not talking about anything related to the sovereign citizen BS.

 

[somdwatch]

For your consideration ...



Save money, level the pool area space, and use compactible sand for the base of the pool; better for the pool liner anyway. Pour a pad for the boat and just don't tell anyone. Anyway, you're not pouring concrete for a building or housing foundation, or footers.

Here's a question .... Would you go to your next door to ask your neighbor/s for permission to pour such concrete pads on your property? No? Then why ask permission from the 'neighbor' that is employed by a government office?

In other words, the only authority that these people, government, have over you, is the authority you give them to rule over you.*

*Before anyone gets the idea. I am not talking about anything related to the sovereign citizen BS.

I concur with this point.
A neighbor tore down a shed and tripled the foot print by 3 with footers and all.
This was when MD was under contract with Google maps for the rain tax.
The county came out and told him he needed permits and inspections.
It all ended with it being cheaper than getting it in advance.

 

[glhs837]

For your consideration ...



Save money, level the pool area space, and use compactible sand for the base of the pool; better for the pool liner anyway. Pour a pad for the boat and just don't tell anyone. Anyway, you're not pouring concrete for a building or housing foundation, or footers.

Here's a question .... Would you go to your next door to ask your neighbor/s for permission to pour such concrete pads on your property? No? Then why ask permission from the 'neighbor' that is employed by a government office?

In other words, the only authority that these people, government, have over you, is the authority you give them to rule over you.*

*Before anyone gets the idea. I am not talking about anything related to the sovereign citizen BS.

Yep, been running a 9x18 and then a 12x24 for, well, I mean a buddy of mine for almost 10 years now on a firm sand base. Two years back I, I mean he, added 1/2 inch thick interlocking exercise foam pads, and thats made the bottom feel amazing underfoot.

If you can squeeze the cost, robot rechargeable vacuums and skimmers make it even easier to care for. That along with running a good saltwater system. We just added a solar robot skimmer and it runs even overnight, cruising around and getting everything.

 

[OnTheBall]

For your consideration ...



Save money, level the pool area space, and use compactible sand for the base of the pool; better for the pool liner anyway. Pour a pad for the boat and just don't tell anyone. Anyway, you're not pouring concrete for a building or housing foundation, or footers.

Here's a question .... Would you go to your next door to ask your neighbor/s for permission to pour such concrete pads on your property? No? Then why ask permission from the 'neighbor' that is employed by a government office?

In other words, the only authority that these people, government, have over you, is the authority you give them to rule over you.*

*Before anyone gets the idea. I am not talking about anything related to the sovereign citizen BS.

Thank you, very helpful.

 

[OnTheBall]

Yep, been running a 9x18 and then a 12x24 for, well, I mean a buddy of mine for almost 10 years now on a firm sand base. Two years back I, I mean he, added 1/2 inch thick interlocking exercise foam pads, and thats made the bottom feel amazing underfoot.

If you can squeeze the cost, robot rechargeable vacuums and skimmers make it even easier to care for. That along with running a good saltwater system. We just added a solar robot skimmer and it runs even overnight, cruising around and getting everything.

Very nice! I will definitely have to do the sand then

 

[OnTheBall]

I've heard you are supposed to get a permit for an aboveground pool, interesting.....

It changed in 2014 “ the Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary's County, Maryland finds that it is in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of St. Mary's County to amend §50.4.122, §51.3.122, and Article 9 of Chapter 285 of the Code of St. Mary’s County Maryland to exempt above-ground swimming pools, on-ground swimming pools, and above-ground and on-ground hot tubs and spas from the requirements of the St. Mary’s County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

 

[glhs837]

Very nice! I will definitely have to do the sand then

Make sure if you have any slope, you cut into the high side, not build up the low side. And make sure its packed down well. I bought a used plate compactor that did a great job.

 

[OnTheBall]

Make sure if you have any slope, you cut into the high side, not build up the low side. And make sure its packed down well. I bought a used plate compactor that did a great job.

I have a huge slope, I was planning on building up the low side with dirt and putting a retaining wall.

 

[glhs837]

I have a huge slope, I was planning on building up the low side with dirt and putting a retaining wall.

So my 12x24 has 8,500 gallons of water. So when you figure what you're building up and how tough your retaining wall is do the math on how much that water weighs. I'm not saying you can't do it but it's certainly not the same as putting up a retaining wall for a pad for a pergola.

 

[Sneakers]

I have a huge slope, I was planning on building up the low side with dirt and putting a retaining wall.

I'm having that done right now. I took out a humongous planting of forsythia and wanted to clean the area up. Stepping Stone is doing it.