An outdoor swimming pool shall be constructed or maintained on private property in the Municipality according to the following conditions:
(a) Every pool shall be located not less than ten feet from any property line and not less than ten feet from any residence on the premises. If a deck or walkway is constructed adjacent to the pool it should not be less than three feet from the property line.
(b) Every pool shall have a fence surrounding it to prevent people from gaining access to the pool except through a gate which shall be kept locked when the pool is not in use by the owner or anyone using it with his or her permission. If the fence is attached directly to an above-ground pool it shall be a minimum of three feet high. If the fence is ground-supported it shall be a minimum of four feet high.
(c) Every in-ground swimming pool which may hereafter be constructed shall substantially conform to the natural grade of the surrounding land and no part thereof, other than equipment such as a diving board and the like, shall be higher than one foot above the grade.
(d) Every pool shall be so constructed that it can be drained into the Municipal storm sewer or have a sump pump located in its deepest part for the purpose of pumping out all of the water to a storm sewer opening, except that if the pool is constructed on land not yet sewered the owner shall pump or drain water from the pool in such a manner as to cause no injury to other property in the vicinity of the pool. If a yard drain or a driveway drain is not available for draining the pool to the storm sewer system, an inlet shall be installed in the house or garage storm sewer system with a removable top for insertion of the drain hose.
(e) If flood or other artificial light is used to illuminate the pool at night, none of the lights shall be used after 10:30 p.m., if the pool is located within 200 feet of any building used for dwelling purposes. The lights shall also be shielded to direct light on the pool only.
(f) All filters shall be set on a pad of concrete, concrete patio blocks or other solid non- deteriorating base.
(g) All electric service to pool equipment shall be immediately adjacent to the equipment being supplied. Wiring shall be installed underground in accordance with the National Electrical Code and shall be a separate circuit from all other circuits. Receptacles shall be of the ground-fault circuit-interrupter type and housed in a weatherproof box. Pools shall be located to conform to Article 680 of the National Electrical Code. Clearances to insulated, grounded supply or service drop cables that are utility owned, operated and maintained shall be provided as required by Section 680.8 of the National Electrical Code.
(Ord. 1991-30. Passed 8-12-91.)