1. General Regulations.
A. The swimming pool shall be intended and be used solely for the enjoyment of the occupants of the principal use of the property on which it is located.
B. No swimming pool shall discharge water or be drained into a sanitary sewer system or natural water way.
C. Swimming pool installation shall be in accordance with the International Building Code as amended and adopted by Council.
D. Every swimming pool shall be equipped with life rings, life preservers or other flotation devices readily available and functional for emergency use.
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2. Location and Setbacks.
A. The swimming pool walks or paved areas, or accessory structures adjacent thereto shall be 8 feet from adjoining property lines.
B. The swimming pool shall be 8 feet from the principal building.
C. Swimming pools shall not be located in the front yard.
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3. Drainage Systems. Each swimming pool shall be equipped to be completely emptied of water and the discharged water shall be disposed of in a manner that shall not constitute a nuisance to adjoining properties or a menace to any Borough street.
4. Filtration System. All swimming pools shall be equipped with a filtration system sufficient to maintain the filtration of the water in accordance with the following specifications:
A. Residential Pools. The equipment shall bear the approval of the National Sanitation Foundation.
B. Public Pools. The equipment shall conform to the requirements of the National Swimming Pool Institute publication, “Minimum Standards for Public Swimming Pools,” published April 1, 1977, or as amended.
5. Application, Plans and Specifications to Be Filed. Anyone desiring to construct or erect a swimming pool shall make application for such on forms supplied by the Borough, and shall accompany such application with a copy of the plans and specifications, which shall conform to the following:
A. Residential Pools. Shall conform to the requirements of the National Swimming Pool Institute publication, “Suggested Minimum Standards for Residential Swimming Pools,” published for compliance by January 1, 1974, as amended.
B. Public Pools. Shall conform to the requirements of the National Swimming Pool Institute publication, “Minimum Standards for Public Swimming Pools,” published April 1, 1977, or as amended.
6. Permit Fee. The permit fee and term for swimming pools shall be the same as permit fees and terms for construction set forth in the Marysville Borough Building Code [Chapter 5, Part 1], as amended.
7. Special Provisions Applicable to Previously Constructed Pools. All swimming pools constructed or erected prior to July, 1977, shall not be considered to be in violation of the provisions of this Part.
8. No swimming pool shall be used, or filled with water unless and until the pool is completely enclosed by a fence, wall or building as provided in § 27-803 of this Part.
9. No swimming pool shall be used or occupied nor shall any swimming pool be filled with water unless and until a certificate of use, as provided in § 27-902 of this Chapter has first been obtained.
(Ord. 462, 8/14/1995, §802; as amended by Ord. 551, 4/12/2004)