The followings standards shall apply to swimming pools:
(A) No swimming pool may be constructed without a building permit when required by the Building Official.
(B) No swimming pool may be constructed beneath overhead utility lines of any type or above underground utility lines of any type.
(C) No swimming pool, may be built within ten feet of any side or rear lot line or within six feet of any principal structure or within any front yard.
(D) All in ground swimming pools shall be completely covered with an ASTMF 1346 (as may be amended) approved power safety cover, fencing, other enclosure, or any combination thereof with sufficient density as to be inaccessible.
(1) If a fence is utilized, it shall be a minimum of four feet high. The bottom of the fence shall not be more than four inches from the ground.
(2) Fences shall be of non-corrosive material. If lumber is used it shall be treated, redwood or cedar.
(3) Fences shall be constructed to not be easily climbed. All fence opening points of entry into the pool area shall be equipped with gates or doors. All gates or doors shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices placed at a sufficient height to be non-accessible to small children.
(4) The fence or safeguard used shall be completely installed before filling the pool.
(E) Ladders used to access swimming pools shall be removed and stored indoors when the pool is not in use.
(F) Drainage. To the extent feasible, back flush water or water from the pool drainage shall be directed onto the owner's property or onto approved public drainage ways.
(G) Damages. The property owner shall be liable for any damages to public or private property caused by the swimming pool construction.
(H) Lighting. Any pool lighting above ground shall be directed toward the pool and not adjacent properties.
(Ord. 366, passed 8-7-2024)