(A) Every swimming pool, not including farm ponds, that has a below-ground depth of 24 inches or more, and every swimming pool that has a height of three feet or more at its highest point above ground, must comply with the side, rear and front yard setback requirements of this chapter.
(B) Every swimming pool that is permanent in nature (all inground swimming pools, pools installed partially or completely below ground level and a wooden and/or metal frame exterior with a plastic liner or other liner as is customarily used in the industry that is not normally taken down during the winter months) must be enclosed with a fence of a height no less than four feet above ground level, and said fence must completely enclose said pool. Gates must have an appropriate lock installed thereon to deter unauthorized entrance.
(C) Above ground pools with decks utilizing a step gate combination or a step or stairway to gain access to said pool must have a gate across the steps equipped with a workable lock, or if the steps or stairway is retractable, the same must be attached to a lock that is secured when the same are retracted.
(D) Aboveground nondecked pools four feet or more in height are exempt from the requirements of divisions (B) and (C) above; however, all means of access and egress such as ladders, steps, ramps, platforms, embankments or similar facilities shall be removed or secured when the pool is unattended by responsible individuals.
(2003 Code, § 170-62) (Ord. 2-93, passed 5-4-1993)