No person shall construct, install, or enlarge a residential swimming pool not enclosed in a permanent building in the village, except in accordance with the following regulations.
(A) Definition.
SWIMMING POOL. 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 more than 18 inches deep is contained and which is used primarily for the purpose of bathing or swimming.
(B) Permit.
(1) Required. No person shall construct, install, enlarge, or alter any private swimming pool unless a permit therefore has been obtained from the Building Inspector.
(2) Application. Application shall be made on forms provided by the Building Inspector and shall be accompanied by plans drawn to scale showing the following:
(a) The location of pool on lot, distance from lot lines, and distance from structures;
(b) The location of septic tank, filter bed, and sewer lines;
(c) Pool dimensions and volume of water in gallons;
(d) The location of fence and type, size, and gate location; and
(e) Existing overhead wiring relative to proposed pool.
(C) Construction requirements.
(1) No pool shall be located, erected, constructed, or maintained closer to any side or rear lot line than allowed by Chapter 155 for permitted accessory building uses, and the water line of any pool shall not be less than five feet from any lot line or building.
(2) No connection shall be made to the sanitary sewer or septic system.
(3) Gaseous chlorination systems shall not be used for disinfecting pool waters.
(4) No above-ground pool shall be less than five feet from any septic system.
(D) Fences.
(1) All in-ground swimming pools not enclosed within a permanent building shall be completely enclosed by a fence of sufficient strength to prevent access to the pool not less than four feet in height and so constructed as not to have voids, holes, or openings larger than four inches in one dimension. Gates or doors shall be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device for keeping the gate or door securely closed at all times when not in actual use.
(2) Above-ground pools with self-provided fencing to prevent unguarded entry shall be permitted without separate additional fencing, provided the self-provided fence is of the minimum height and design as herein specified.
(3) Permanent access from grade to above-ground pools having stationary ladders, stairs, or ramps shall have safeguard fencing and gates equivalent to those required herein, subject to all other applicable ordinances and the following requirements:
(a) No fence shall be located, erected, constructed, or maintained closer than three feet to a pool; and
(b) The wall of the house or building facing a pool may be incorporated as a portion of such fence.
(E) Above-ground pools. Above-ground pools with walls that are at least 48 inches high at all points around said pool or have platforms and railings that are 48 inches or more in height above ground are not required to be enclosed as provided in this section; however, all permanent ladders and stairways providing access to such pools shall be adequately fenced and fitted with gates to prevent entry when the pool is not in use.
(F) Electrical requirements.
(1) To comply with electrical codes. All electrical installations shall require separate permits and shall be governed by Chapter 150 or the state’s Electrical Code.
(2) Pool lights. If overhead flood or other artificial lights are used to illuminate the pool at night, such lights shall be shielded to direct light only on the pool.
(G) Use of pool. No pool shall be so operated as to create a nuisance, a hazard, or an eyesore or otherwise result in a substantial adverse effect on neighboring properties.
(Prior Code, § 14.10) Penalty, see § 150.999