Swimming pool enclosures shall be designed, constructed and maintained so as to secure the swimming pool from unauthorized access by minors and shall meet the following specifications:
A. Inground Enclosures: Every outdoor inground swimming pool shall be completely surrounded by a fence, or wall, not more nor less than six feet (6') in height above the grade abutting the outside of the fence, or wall. The fence, or wall, shall be at least four feet (4') from any side of the pool. The fence, or wall, shall be designed, constructed and maintained so as to secure the pool from unauthorized access by minors. If the enclosure be a fence, then fence posts shall not be more than ten feet (10') apart. (Ord. C-061, 8-21-90)
B. Aboveground Pool Enclosures: Every outdoor aboveground swimming pool shall be completely surrounded by a fence, or wall, or structural barrier, not more nor less than six feet (6') in height above the grade abutting the outside of the fence, or wall, or structural barrier. The fence, or wall, or structural barrier shall be designed, constructed and maintained so as to secure the pool from unauthorized access by minors. If the enclosure be a fence, then fence posts shall not be more than ten feet (10') apart. (Ord. C-072, 12-4-90)
1. If manufacturer's specifications for the design, construction, and maintenance of outdoor aboveground pool enclosures do not conflict with the design, construction, and maintenance specifications herein, then an outdoor aboveground pool may be installed in accordance with said manufacturers' specifications.
C. No part of a swimming pool enclosure shall be constructed within five feet (5') of a property line or other structure which might increase the ease with which a minor could climb the enclosure and gain access to the swimming pool. (Ord. C-061, 8-21-90)