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Swimming Pool Safety Cover Text Amendment (PC-26-021)

Stow

Description

A citywide zoning text change letting existing pools use a locking, weight-supporting safety cover instead of a four-foot fence — forwarded to council despite unanimous Planning Commission opposition.

Impact summary

Could save existing pool owners money on fencing, but the Planning Commission and city engineer flagged safety and wording concerns.

Applicant

Name
City of Stow (requested by City Council)

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Planning Committee

Recommended approval4–0, unanimous

A recommendation, not a final decision. The council decides next.

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.

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