§ 156.26 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as applying to any swimming or wading pool, hot tub or spa maintained by an individual for the sole use of his household and house guests or to a pool in a hospital or health facility approved by the state Board of Health, which pool is used for individual therapy only and is drained and filled prior to each individual use.
   (B)   It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a swimming pool in the city who does not possess a valid permit from the Health Officer. Such permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises of such swimming pool. Only persons who comply with the applicable provisions of this subchapter shall be entitled to receive and retain such a permit. Such a permit shall be for a term of one year or less and shall be renewed annually on or before the anniversary date established by the Health Officer. Any permit issued by the Health Officer shall contain the name and address of the owner and such other data as the Health Officer may deem necessary.
   (C)   Swimming pools which operate only during the summer months of May, June, July, August or September shall pay the Department an annual permit fee of $200, which shall be submitted with the initial or annual permit renewal application.
   (D)   Swimming pools operating for periods longer than May through September shall pay to the Department an annual permit fee of $400, which shall be submitted with the initial or annual permit renewal application.
   (E)   All permit fees shall be payable on or before the established anniversary date as provided herein and shall be subject to an additional late penalty charge of 10% of the permit fee if submitted after the permit anniversary date.
   (F)   Tax-supported units of government shall be exempt from payment of the fees prescribed in divisions (C) and (D), but shall pay a permit processing fee of $50 for each swimming pool.
   (G)   Hot tubs or spas which are operated and equipped with a separate filtration system shall be subject to an annual permit fee of $400 which shall be submitted with the initial or annual permit renewal application.
   (H)   In addition, a fee of $50 is to be paid for each additional swimming pool, hot tub or spa operated by the same owner at the same address which is equipped with separate filtration and disinfection systems.
('74 Code, § 27-23) (Ord. G-24-90, passed 9-11-90; Am. Ord. G-29-96, passed 12-3-96) Penalty, see § 156.99