(A) Definition. The following definition shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this section.
SWIMMING POOL. A body of water of artificial construction used for swimming or recreational bathing, which is over 24 inches in depth at any point and has more than 150 square feet of area on the water surface when filled to capacity, together with sides and bottom of such pool and equipment and appurtenances thereto.
(B) Construction, equipment and appurtenances.
(1) Any material which will provide a tight tank with smooth easily cleanable surface may be used.
(2) Facilities, equipment and appurtenances shall be provided so that the pool water shall be of a safe, sanitary quality.
(3) If recirculation equipment is used, the following items of sanitation shall be observed.
(a) Runways and overflow gutters shall drain into a sanitary sewer or shall be disposed of in such a manner that is approved by the Franklin County Health Department.
(b) Suitable pumping and piping equipment shall be provided for recirculation of the pool water, adequate hair catchers shall be provided.
(c) Suitable filtration equipment shall be provided for the proper clarification of the pool water (county or state regulations).
(d) Suitable disinfection or chlorination apparatus shall be provided to disinfect the filtered water continuously prior to its return to the pool.
(e) Above appurtenances, divisions (B)(3)(c) and (d) of this section, shall be adequately housed or obscured from view.
(C) Electric wiring. All electric wiring, appliances, switches and outlets shall be installed in such a manner that there will be no possibility of shock hazards to bathers.
(D) Swimming pool fencing. All swimming pools within the village are required to be fenced. The owner, or agent of the owner, of such a permanent swimming pool is required to completely enclose such pool by a fence of sturdy construction of not less than six feet in height, measured from the level of the ground where located. Such fence shall be of such design and construction as to effectively prevent a child from crawling or otherwise passing through or under such fence. Each gate in such fence shall be provided with a secure lock and shall be kept locked at all times when pool is not in use, or is not under the immediate observation of a responsible person. No part of such fence shall be located between the front building line and the street on which the lot or parcel containing the swimming pool abuts.
(E) Certificate of appropriateness. The owner or agent of the owner must secure a certificate of appropriateness for the erection of such fence required and also for construction of a swimming pool, either permanent or temporary, from the Planning Commission. Application for such certificate of appropriateness shall contain the plan of construction, location of said pool and the following information: Owner's name and address, contractor, ground area of lot site of pool, ground area of fenced area and of pool proper. Width of walk area around pool, distance in feet of north, south, east, and west sides of such areas, height of pool above lot grade in feet, and volume of water of pool, type of construction, type size and location of filter system, and where located. Information on the pool drain and where drained.
(F) Permanent portable above ground pools are prohibited. Portable pools are prohibited as defined in division (A) of this section. However, properties with topography that may require a permanent pool to be partially above ground, may apply to the Planning Commission for approval. Any such pool shall be placed in the back yard only, and the fence requirements in division (D) of this section would apply.
(Ord. 229, passed 6-12-1964; Am. Ord. 03-2014, passed 8-18-2014; Am. Ord. 03-2020, passed 1-19-2021)
Penalty, see § 151.999