CHAPTER 10
SWIMMING POOLS
SWIMMING POOLS
SECTION:
10-10-1: Definition
10-10-2: Compliance Required
10-10-3: Permit Required; Fee
10-10-4: Application For Permit
10-10-5: Location, Construction And Disinfection Requirements
10-10-6: Fencing
10-10-7: Electrical Requirements
10-10-8: Maintenance; Inspections
10-10-9: Nuisance Conditions Prohibited
10-10-10: Penalty
A "swimming pool", within the meaning of this chapter, shall be any depression in the ground, either temporary or permanent, or a container of water, either temporary or permanent, and either above or below the ground, in which water of more than twenty four inches (24") (60.96 centimeters) in depth is contained and which is used primarily for the purpose of bathing and swimming. (Ord. 1341, 5-16-1990)
It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, install, enlarge, or alter any swimming pool unless a building permit has first been obtained from the code enforcement officer. The permit fee shall be as provided in section 11-3-8 of this code. (Ord. 1341, 5-16-1990; amd. Ord. 1450, 7-20-1992; 2013 Code)
Applications for permits shall be on forms provided by the code enforcement officer, and shall be accompanied by plans drawn to scale showing the following: (Ord. 1341, 5-16-1990; amd. 2013 Code)
A. Pool dimensions and volume of water in gallons (liters).
B. Location and type of waste disposal system.
C. Location of pool on lot, distance from lot lines, and distance from structure.
D. Fencing and landscape plan, or a combination thereof. (Ord. 1341, 5-16-1990)
A. No pool shall be located, erected, constructed or maintained closer to any side or rear lot line than allowed by the zoning ordinance for permitted accessory building uses, and in no case shall the water line of any pool be less than four feet (4') (1.22 meters) from any lot line.
B. No direct connection shall be made to the sanitary sewer or septic system.
C. A gaseous chlorination system shall not be made use of as a disinfection method for pool waters. The city code enforcement officer shall recommend a proper disinfectant. (Ord. 1341, 5-16-1990)
A. Generally:
1. Pools within the scope of this chapter or not enclosed within a permanent building shall be completely enclosed by a fence of sufficient strength to prevent access to the pool and shall not be less than four feet (4') (1.22 meters) in height, so constructed as to not have voids, holes or openings larger than four inches (4") (10 centimeters) in one dimension.
2. Gates or doors shall be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device for keeping the gate or doors securely closed at all times when not in actual use.
3. Location or fencing required shall be subject to all other applicable ordinances.
4. No fence shall be located, erected, constructed or maintained closer to a pool than three feet (3') (0.91 meters).
5. The wall of the house or building faced to the pool may be incorporated as a portion of the fence.
B. Aboveground Pools:
1. Aboveground pools with self-provided fencing to prevent unguarded entry will be allowed without separate additional fencing, provided the self-provided fence is the minimum required height and design as heretofore specified.
2. Permanent access from grade to aboveground pools having stationary ladders, stairs or ramps shall not have less than equal safeguard fencing and gates. (Ord. 1341, 5-16-1990)
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