A. Definitions:
IN-GROUND SWIMMING POOL: A swimming pool constructed so that the lining or walls confine the water at or below ground level.
INFLATABLE POOL: A swimming pool capable of having a water depth of thirty six inches (36") or less, and which is erected by means of inflation.
JUVENILE POOL: A receptacle for water or an artificial pool of water having a depth of less than two feet (2'), intended for the purpose of immersion or partial immersion therein of human beings.
MINI-TRAMPOLINE: A trampoline with dimensions not to exceed forty eight inches (48") in width and eighteen inches (18") in height.
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL: A swimming pool, including inflatable pools, maintained by an individual primarily for the sole use of his or her household and guests and not for profit.
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL: A swimming pool maintained by individuals for the use of more than one household, or maintained by a club for the use of its members, or maintained by a business for profit, or maintained by a school, park district, municipality or other public not for profit organizations.
SWIMMING POOL: A receptacle for water, or an artificial pool of water having a depth at any point of more than two feet (2'), 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 inside or outside of a building.
TRAMPOLINE: An apparatus using cloth or canvas sheeting attached to a metal frame designed to perform acrobatic, tumbling, or jumping exercises.
B. Permit Requirements:
1. It shall be unlawful to proceed with the construction, installation, enlargement or alteration of any swimming pool in the Village until a properly executed permit has been obtained from the Village.
2. It shall be unlawful to proceed with the construction, installation, enlargement or alteration of any public swimming pool in the Village until all required permits have been issued by the State of Illinois.
3. No permits shall be required for trampolines or juvenile or inflatable pools.
C. Permits, Location And Building Restrictions:
1. Each application for a swimming pool permit shall be submitted for approval to the Village Zoning Administrator. The application shall be made in such form as prescribed by the Zoning Administrator and shall include such information as required, including, but not limited to, lot lines, distance from existing structures, and location of pool, fencing and all other appurtenant equipment.
2. No portion of a swimming pool shall be located less than four feet (4') from a side or rear lot line. No pool or appurtenant equipment shall be permitted in any front yard.
3. No public swimming pool shall be permitted in residential zones, except that of a pool maintained by an individual for the use of more than one household.
4. No portion of a public swimming pool shall be located less than fifteen feet (15') from a side or rear lot line. No pool or appurtenant equipment shall be permitted in any front yard.
5. Where electrical conductors are adjacent to a swimming pool, juvenile pool or inflatable pool, they shall have proper insulation and shall be ground fault protected. No overhead electrical wires shall be permitted within fifteen feet (15') of a swimming pool or trampoline.
6. Swimming pools shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
D. Security And Fencing:
1. A swimming pool or trampoline shall be completely enclosed by a fence:
a. Which is erected along the periphery of the swimming pool or trampoline and any immediately adjacent walk, deck or terrace area appurtenant to the swimming pool or trampoline; or
b. Which completely encloses a rear yard in which the swimming pool or trampoline is located.
2. The fence shall be at least thirty six inches (36") in height and shall be designed and constructed to render the swimming pool or trampoline inaccessible to children under six (6) years of age. All fence openings shall be equipped with gates and all gates shall be equipped with self-closing devices and shall have latches.
3. Swimming pools shall be exempt from the fencing requirements if:
a. The pool is above ground level; and
b. The pool has a walkway or deck area greater than thirty inches (30") in height with integral guards or rails and a means of egress which can be removed or locked.
Residents with such exempt pools shall ensure that ladders and other means of ingress or egress are kept removed or locked when swimming pools are not in use.
4. Mini-trampolines shall be exempt from the fencing requirements, but shall not be left open and available when not in use.
E. Inspection Requirements: The Zoning Administrator may, upon completion of construction of a pool or upon receipt of information that a pool or trampoline is nonconforming, shall inspect the premises to determine if it is in compliance with the provisions of this title.
F. Nonconforming Structures: Swimming pools and trampolines erected prior to the effective date hereof, which do not meet the fence, electrical or safety requirements of this section shall be made to conform to such requirements within ninety (90) days of the effective date hereof. No swimming pool existing as of the effective date hereof shall be rendered illegal solely due to the location or setback provisions of this section. (Ord. 2018-004, 6-27-2018)
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