For the purpose of this Planning and Zoning Code, swimming pools shall be regulated according to the following:
(a) Any swimming pool (whether in-ground or semipermanent above-ground) with a water depth of at least eighteen inches, shall be enclosed by a fence or wall at least four feet, but not more than six feet, in height to provide controlled access to the pool area. For above-ground pools, the height of the pool from the surrounding grade to the top of the wall may be used as credit to meet the minimum four feet height requirement. Such enclosure shall have no openings, holes, or gaps larger than three inches in width, except for doors or gates, which shall be equipped with locking devices to prevent unauthorized or accidental intrusion.
(b) Any fence or wall required pursuant to this section which is less that six feet in height shall be placed at least four feet from the edge of the water.
(c) The construction and operation of a pool shall meet all State and County requirements.
(d) No pool shall extend higher than five feet above the average natural grade, and any above-ground pool with a water filtration system shall be considered semipermanent.
(e) This section and the requirements contained herein shall be in addition to, and not in place of, any requirements of any other ordinance of the City pertaining to pool or swimming pool construction and the location and/or construction of protective fencing. (Ord. 24-97. Passed 10-14-97.)