(A) Private swimming pools shall be equipped with filtration, circulation and purification systems adequate to maintain the water in a clean and healthful condition in accordance with the health requirements of the city, or any other governmental body with jurisdiction.
(B) All discharge from private pools shall be as follows (in the order of priority as set forth below):
(1) To the nearest sanitary sewer through either a temporary or permanent connection established at the residence where the private pool is located. If the quantity to be discharged is greater than 1,500 gallons notification shall be given to the City of Mt Pleasant wastewater treatment plant prior to proceeding with the discharge;
(2) To the surface of the ground at a rate no greater than that which causes it to stay within the boundaries of private property on which the pool is located, does not result in ponding, does not create a nuisance in the right-of-way, or does not otherwise impinge on surrounding property holders; or
(3) If the city determines, in its sole discretion, that options (1) and (2) are not possible and/or practical, pool water may be discharged to the storm water sewer nearest the property on which the pool is located provided the property owner has treated the pool water to meet federal and/or state discharge parameters and obtained the necessary National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits from the State of Michigan.
(C) Private swimming pools shall be completely enclosed with a permanent fence with gate or gates, no less than four feet in height above the ground level. Such fence or gate shall be designed and maintained so as to permit access to the pool only with permission of the owner.
(D) The pool shall be located on its respective site in accordance with Chapter 154.
(E) No lighting or electrical wiring shall overhang the surface of the water or be located so as to present the possibility of falling into the water. All lighting of the pool area shall be located so as not to reflect upon adjacent property or buildings.
(F) The provisions of this section shall apply to any basin or structure on private property for the holding of water for swimming, diving and other aquatic recreation; provided, however, that these regulations do not apply to any plastic, canvas or rubber pool temporarily erected upon the ground, holding less than 300 gallons of water.
(Ord. 1029, passed 10-23-17; Am. Ord. 1035, passed 3-12-18)