521.12 SWIMMING POOLS; FENCES.
   (a)   Applicability. Public or private in ground swimming, wading or other pools capable of containing three feet or more of water depth shall be considered structures for the purpose of fencing requirements.
   (b)   Fences Required. The owners and/or operators of any swimming pool located with the City shall construct and maintain fences of such type and description that will effectively deny ingress to persons not specifically admitted to such swimming pools by the owner or operator thereof.
   (c)   Fence Specifications. Fences referred to in subsection (b) hereof shall be constructed so that not more than three inches of open space exists between the bottom of the fencing material and the ground measured vertically and shall have not more than three inches of clear opening in any dimension except for doors or gates. Such fencing shall be not less than four feet in height, and not more than six feet in height.
   (d)   Locks Required. Fences shall be equipped with locks so as to comply with the intent as specified in subsection (b) hereof.
   (e)   Penalty. A violation of any of the provisions set forth above shall constitute a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(Ord. 68-08. Passed 11-18-08.)