A. Permit Requirements:
1. Permit Required: All swimming pools with a depth of more than thirty six inches (36") require a village swimming pool permit.
2. Application For Permit: Any person owning or having an interest in the subject property may file an application for a required swimming pool permit. Such application shall be submitted to the village building inspector with a plan of the swimming pool and proof that the swimming pool complies with the requirements herein set forth and indicating all dimensions including lot size, setbacks and length, width and depth of the pool.
3. Permit Fee: The permit fee is twenty five dollars ($25.00).
4. Review Of Application; Issuance Of Permit: Upon receiving the application, the village building inspector shall determine if the application is in conformity with required standards. If all the standards are met, the village building inspector shall issue a swimming pool permit. The village building inspector or his designee will make a final decision within five (5) business days of receipt of a complete application for a required swimming pool permit.
5. Appeals: If the permit is denied or if the applicant objects to modifications, the applicant may appeal to the zoning board of appeals. The zoning board of appeals may approve, modify or disapprove the application. The decision of zoning board of appeals shall be in writing, with copies to the applicant and the village board.
B. Requirements: All swimming pools with a depth of more than thirty six inches (36") shall comply with the following requirements:
1. Inground Pools:
a. Location: Inground pools must be located at least five feet (5') or ten percent (10%) of the lot's width from any side or rear property line. Pools may not be located in the required front yard or between the principal structure and the right of way line.
b. Fence: All inground pools require the installation of a fence which has a minimum height of five feet (5') and completely encloses the pool. The framing and bracing must be on the inside of the pool enclosure. Lockable gates are required and must be locked when the pool is not in use. The fence must be nonclimbable. Open horizontal board fencing is not allowed.
c. Walkway: A thirty six inch (36") unobstructed walkway is required around the entire perimeter of the inground pool.
d. Ingress And Egress: The inground swimming pool plans shall include at least one means of ingress and egress, such as steps or ladder, equipped with a handrail.
2. Aboveground Pools:
a. Location: No portion of the pool or filtration system shall be located within five feet (5') of any side or rear property line or ten percent (10%) of the lot's width, or abut any structure as to create a safety hazard. No pool shall be located in the required front yard or between the principal structure and right of way line.
b. Fence Or Safety Cover: All aboveground pools requiring a permit must be fenced by a nonclimbable pool-yard enclosure at least five feet (5') in height with self-locking gates or be equipped with a removable or safety type pool cover supporting at least one hundred fifty (150) pounds.
c. Ingress And Egress: All aboveground pools must have a safety ladder, portable or otherwise, for ingress and egress to and from the pool.
d. Filtration System: The filtering system for aboveground pools must sit at least three feet (3') away from the pool, or the filtering system must sit under a nonclimbable pool patio that sits flush with the top of the pool.
3. Lighting And Electrical Wires For All Pools:
a. Lighting: Lights used to illuminate any pool must be arranged to reflect away from adjoining properties.
b. Wires: No overhead wires may be within twelve (12) lateral feet of any pool.
C. Inspections: An inspection is required upon completion of the construction of the pool. (Ord. 2014-1411, 9-16-2014; amd. 2016 Code)