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§ 152.01 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   JUVENILE POOL. A receptacle for water or an artificial pool of water having a depth of less than two feet, intended for the purpose of immersion or partial immersion therein of human beings.
   PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL. A swimming pool maintained by an individual primarily for the sole use of his or her household and guests and not for the purpose of profit or in connection with any business operated for profit.
   PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL. A swimming pool maintained by individuals for the use of more than one household, or maintained by a club for the use of its members, or maintained by a business for profit, or maintained by a school, park district, municipality or other public not-for-profit organizations.
   SWIMMING POOL. A receptacle for water, or an artificial pool of water having a depth at any point of more than two feet, intended for the purpose of immersion or partial immersion therein of human beings, and including all appurtenant equipment constructed, installed and maintained in or above the ground inside or outside of a building.
(Prior Code, § 114.001) (Ord. 98-036, passed 8-17-1998)
§ 152.02 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   It shall be unlawful to proceed with the construction, installation, enlargement or alteration of any swimming pool unless permits shall have been obtained from the village.
   (B)   It shall be unlawful to proceed with the construction, installation, enlargement or alteration of any public swimming pool within the village unless any required permits shall first have also been obtained from the state.
   (C)   Juvenile pools shall require no permit.
(Prior Code, § 114.002) (Ord. 98-036, passed 8-17-1998)
§ 152.03 DRAWINGS, PLANS AND PERMITS.
   (A)   Each application for a swimming pool permit shall be accompanied by a permit fee of $5 and by a set of plans or drawings which shall be drawn to scale.
   (B)   All distances and dimensions shall be accurately figured and drawings shall be explicit and complete showing the lot lines, distance from the residence(s), location of the fence and pool walk.
   (C)   The pool, walk and fence construction, electrical system and all relevant appurtenances pertaining to the pool, sufficient to show whether the swimming pool will comply with this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 114.003) (Ord. 98-036, passed 8-17-1998)
§ 152.04 LOCATION RESTRICTIONS.
   (A)   Private residential swimming pools shall be permitted in R-1 and R-2 residential zones only. No portion of the pool shall be located less than four feet from a side or rear lot line. Pools and appurtenant equipment shall not be permitted in any front yard.
   (B)   Public swimming pools shall be permitted in residential and business zones; except that, any public swimming pool operated for the purpose of profit or operated in connection with a business operated for profit shall not be operated in a single-family residential zone. No portion of a public swimming pool or its appurtenant equipment shall be located less than 15 feet from a side or rear lot line. Public swimming pools shall not be located in a front yard.
(Prior Code, § 114.004)
§ 152.05 SWIMMING POOL FENCES.
   (A)   A swimming pool shall be completely enclosed by a fence erected along the periphery of the swimming pool and any immediately adjacent walk, deck or terrace area appurtenant to the swimming pool. The fence shall be at least 48 inches in height and shall be designed and constructed to render the swimming pool inaccessible to children under six years of age. All fence openings shall be equipped with gates and all gates shall be equipped with self-closing devices and shall have latches.
   (B)   (1)   A swimming pool shall be exempt from the foregoing fence requirement if:
         (a)   It is above ground level in whole or in part, and has a walkway or deck area greater than 30 inches in height with integral guards or rails, the top of which is greater than 48 inches above ground level, and a means of egress which can be removed and locked while the swimming pool is not in use; or
         (b)   It is above ground level in whole or in part, and the top of the pool is at least 48 inches above ground level in all places.
      (2)   Persons with such exempt pools ensure that ladders and other means of ingress or egress are kept removed or locked when the swimming pools are not in use.
(Prior Code, § 114.005) (Ord. 98-036, passed 8-17-1998)
§ 152.06 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS.
   Where electrical conductors are adjacent to a swimming pool or juvenile pool, they shall have proper insulation and shall be ground fault protected. No overhead electrical wires shall be permitted within 15 feet a swimming pool.
(Prior Code, § 114.006) (Ord. 98-036, passed 8-17-1998)
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