PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS

§ 150.15 DEFINED.

   For the purposes of this subchapter, a SWIMMING POOL shall be defined as an artificial body of water contained in a permanent or semipermanent container used by one or more persons primarily for the purpose of swimming, recreational bathing, or wading.

(1990 Code, § 111.001)  (Ord. 25, passed 4-2-1973)

§ 150.16 PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION.

   Prior to the beginning of any digging or other construction of a swimming pool which will have a depth at any point of over 30 inches, the owner of the land upon which the pool is to be constructed shall obtain from the City Council through the City Clerk Treasurer’s office a permit for said construction.

(1990 Code, § 111.002)  (Ord. 25, passed 4-2-1973)

§ 150.17 FENCE.

   Any swimming pool constructed and maintained within the city limits having a depth of over 30 inches shall be surrounded by a sturdy fence of at least four feet. The property owner upon whose land such pool is constructed and maintained shall be responsible for the construction and maintenance of said fence. The failure to provide such a fence shall constitute a misdemeanor.

(1990 Code, § 111.003)  (Ord. 25, passed 4-2-1973)  Penalty, see § 10.99