(A) Pool permit required; permit fee.
(1) No person shall construct, erect or alter any swimming pool until a permit to do so is obtained from the Department. All applications for a permit shall be filed with the Department on forms provided by the Department, together with the plans and specifications for the pool. The Department shall examine the plans and specifications to determine whether or not the pool conforms with applicable law. A fee as outlined in the building permit fee schedule, as adopted and amended by the Town Council, shall be paid prior to the issuance of the permit.
(2) No permit is required for an on-ground pool which is less than 42 inches in water depth. A permit is required for all in-ground pools, regardless of water depth or size.
(3) Should any work which requires a permit commence prior to said permit being issued, the regular permit fee shall be doubled. Violations of this division (A) are in addition to other remedies and penalties herein provided.
(B) Pool safety features. A residential pool shall provide safety features in accordance with 675 I.A.C. 20.
(C) Lights. Lights used to illuminate any pool shall be so arranged and shaded as to reflect light away from adjoining premises and public streets.
(Ord. 2017-6, passed 9-5-2017) Penalty, see § 151.99