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CHAPTER 1478
Swimming Pools
1478.01   Classification and types of pools.
1478.02   Permit required.
1478.03   Location.
1478.04   (Reserved)
1478.05   Construction.
1478.06   (Reserved)
1478.07   (Reserved)
1478.08   (Reserved)
1478.09   Inspection.
1478.10   Violations as nuisances; abatement.
1478.11   Use of City water to fill swimming pools; fee; exemption from sanitary sewer fee.
1478.99   Penalty.
   CROSS REFERENCES
   Fences generally - see P. & Z. Ch. 1294
   Fees for building permits - see B. & H. 1442.04(c)(2)
1478.01 CLASSIFICATION AND TYPES OF POOLS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, "swimming pool" and "pool" include all of the following defined classes unless specifically exempted in a particular section hereof.
   (a)   Classification of Pools.
      (1)   Any constructed or manufactured pool which is used or intended to be used as a swimming pool in connection with a one, two or three-family residence and available only to the families of the households and their private guests shall be classified as a private swimming pool.
      (2)   Any swimming pool, other than a private swimming pool, shall be classified as a public or semipublic swimming pool and shall be required to operate under regulations established by the County Board of Health, the State and the provisions of this chapter which are not in conflict with County and State regulations and laws.
   (b)   Swimming pools shall follow all requirements of Appendix G (Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs) of the 2006 International Residential Code.
(Ord. 22-73. Passed 6-13-73; Ord. 81-08. Passed 6-23-08.)
1478.02 PERMIT REQUIRED.
   (a)   No person, for any reason, shall construct or maintain an outdoor swimming pool without first making application to the Division of Building Inspection and obtaining a permit therefor.
   (b)   Such permit shall include all barriers required.
   (c)   All permits shall contain the condition that the permit is construed to be a continuing permit for operation of a pool.
   (d)   There shall be filed with the Division of Building Inspection a plot plan of the property showing the location of such swimming pool thereon and a detailed plan and specification for such swimming pool, which shall contain full information as to the type, height and location of the barriers surrounding such swimming pool and the number of gates therein.
   (e)   Before any permit is issued, such plans and specifications shall be approved by the Division.
   (f)   All applications for a permit shall be accompanied by the proper fee.
(Ord. 22-73. Passed 6-13-73; Ord. 81-08. Passed 6-23-08.)
1478.03 LOCATION.
   Excluding commercial pools, the location of which shall be approved by the Building Inspector, out-of-door swimming pools shall be erected in side or rear yards only. Every pool hereafter built shall be located upon the lot or parcel to allow a distance between the pool and the property lines so that any person may be readily observed when approaching or in the vicinity of the pool. A distance of ten feet from each property side line and rear line and fifteen feet from the main building to which such pool is accessory shall be presumed to be a minimum distance for this purpose. Exception: hot tubs are not subject to the fifteen foot distance requirement from the main building.
(Ord. 22-73. Passed 6-13-73; Ord. 81-08. Passed 6-23-08; Ord. 107-10. Passed 12-20-10.)
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