(A) Permit required. A building permit shall be required for any swimming pool with a capacity of over 1,500 gallons or greater than three feet water depth. Non-permanent pools which are designed to be entirely removed from their location and stored, including inflatable pools or non-permanent pools supported by removable frame, shall not require a building permit; however, the pools shall conform to the provisions herein.
(B) General. All pools shall conform to the lot requirements for the zoning district in which the property is located. The swimming pool filter unit, pump, heating unit and any other noise-making mechanical equipment shall be located not less than 50 feet from any adjacent or nearby residential structure and not closer than ten feet from any lot line.
(C) Fences and gates. All pools with a capacity of 1,500 gallons or greater than three feet water depth shall be enclosed with fencing, at least four feet in height and not exceeding eight feet in height, to prevent uncontrolled access of all persons. The fence shall have self-closing, self-latching gates with provisions for locking and shall be installed prior to the filling of the pool. No part of the pool, including an edge of the pool itself, shall constitute a portion of a fence.
(D) Pool water. Water within a swimming pool shall be maintained in a suitable manner as to not present a health hazard of any type. The water shall be subject to inspection by the city. Filling swimming pools from fire hydrants or other public facilities shall require the approval of designated public officials. To the extent feasible, back-flush water or water from pool drainage shall be directed onto the owners property or into approved public drainageways. Water shall not drain onto adjacent or nearby private land.
(Ord. 332, passed 5-19-2008) Penalty, see § 152.999