ARTICLE XVII. PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOLS (13-96-620 et seq.)

13-96-620 General requirements.

   Every existing private residential swimming pool and every such pool constructed, installed and maintained hereafter shall comply with all applicable provisions of this Code and with the special provisions of Sections 13-96-630 to 13-96-810, inclusive.

(Prior code § 61-18)

13-96-630 Definition.

   The term “private residential swimming pool” is hereby defined as a receptacle for water, or an artificial pool of water having a depth at any point of more than five feet, intended for the purpose of immersion or partial immersion therein of human beings, and including all appurtenant equipment, constructed, installed, and maintained in or above the ground outside of a building used for a single-family dwelling unit. Provided further, that such private residential swimming pool is maintained by an individual primarily for the sole use of his household and guests and not for the purpose of profit or in connection with any business operated for profit. No out-of-doors swimming pool intended for the use of members and their guests of a nonprofit club or organization, or limited to house residents of a multiple dwelling unit, a block, subdivision, neighborhood, community or other specified area of residence shall be permitted in a single-family residence, duplex residence, or apartment district.

(Prior code § 61-18.1)

13-96-640 Location.

   (a)   Private residential swimming pools shall be permitted in single-family residence districts only.

   (b)   No portion of a private residential swimming pool shall be located at a distance less than ten feet from any side or rear property line, or building line. Pumps, filters and pool water disinfection equipment installations shall be located at a distance not less than ten feet from any side property line.

(Prior code § 61-18.2)

13-96-650 Permit required.

   It shall be unlawful to proceed with the construction, installation, enlargement or alteration of any private residential swimming pool and appurtenances within the city unless permits therefor shall have first been obtained from the building commissioner and the commissioner of the department of water management. The fee for the initial installation and inspection of any private residential swimming pool shall be in the amount required by section 13-32-310.

(Prior code § 61-18.3; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 24; Amend Coun. J. 12-4-02, p. 99026, § 1.15; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 12-12-07, p. 17167, § 49)