(A) For the protection of the citizens and general public, all swimming pools permanently or temporarily constructed shall be completely enclosed by a substantial wall or fence of not less than 4 feet in height. Any wall or fence shall be constructed so as not to have openings, holes or gaps larger than 2 inches in any dimension except for doors and gates; and if a picket fence is erected the horizontal dimensions between pickets shall not exceed 2 inches, and all openings in the wall or fence shall be equipped with gates having a self-latching, self-closing device with latch on the inside of the gate not readily accessible for children to operate, and such gates shall be securely locked when the swimming pool is unattended, or uncovered. All other types of swimming pools and wading pools not fenced as required by this section shall, when unattended, either be drained or securely covered.
(B) The City Commission may make modification in individual cases, upon showing of good cause with respect to height, nature or location of the fence, wall, gates or latches, or the necessity therefor, provided the protection as sought hereunder is not reduced thereby. The City Commission may permit other protective devices or structures to be used so long as the degree of protection afforded by substitute devices or structures is not less than the protection afforded by the wall, fence, gate and latch described herein.
(Prior Code, § 28-4) (Ord. 39, passed 10-15-1959; Am. Ord. passed 7-21-1966)