The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the installation, maintenance of swimming pools in order to prevent the creation of nuisances and to promote the general welfare of the public. Every swimming pool constructed, installed and maintained hereafter shall comply with all applicable provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 3876, passed 2-27-17)
Any permanent above ground pool which meets the definitions herein of permanent above ground pool and any in-ground pool which was installed prior to the adoption of this chapter which fails to meet any of the applicable requirements of this chapter, excluding requirements related to maintenance and safety may be considered a legal nonconforming pool and may be permitted to continue in such status until it is either abandoned or removed by its owner.
(Ord. 3876, passed 2-27-17)
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BARRIER. A permanent fence, wall, building wall, or combination thereof that completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool. PERMANENT shall mean not being able to be removed, lifted or relocated without the use of a tool.
ON-GROUND STORABLE SWIMMING POOL. A pool which can be disassembled for storage or transport. This includes portable pools with flexible/nonrigid walls that achieve their structural integrity by means of uniform shape, support frame or a combination thereof, and can be disassembled for storage or relocation.
PERMANENT ABOVE GROUND POOL. An above ground or on-ground pool having rigid metal or composite sides with vertical supports evenly spaced around the perimeter of the pool and a top rail or cap around the perimeter of the pool. PERMANENT ABOVE GROUND POOLS shall have at minimum one skimmer opening and one inlet connected to adequately sized circulation equipment.
PORTABLE SWIMMING POOL. On-ground storable pool.
SWIMMING POOL. Any structure that contains water which is used, or intended to be used for, swimming, wading, or recreational bathing. This includes in-ground, above-ground, and on-ground storable swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, portable pools and temporary pools.
TEMPORARY POOL. A pool which is installed for a period of not more than 180 days and removed from site and/or placed in storage. TEMPORARY POOL shall mean on-ground storable swimming pool.
(Ord. 3876, passed 2-27-17)
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