(A) The provisions of this section shall apply to any basin or other structure for the holding of water for use by the possessor, his or her family, or guests, for swimming, diving, and other aquatic sports and recreation; provided, however, that these regulations do not apply to any plastic, canvas, or rubber pool temporarily erected above the ground, holding less than 500 gallons of water.
(B) Private swimming pools other than those exempt above are permitted in all residential districts, provided all of the following regulations are complied with.
(1) The pool shall be equipped with filtration, circulation, clarification, and chlorination system adequate to maintain the water in a clean and healthful condition in accordance with the health requirements of the city.
(2) The discharge pipe leading from any private swimming pool shall not exceed two inches in diameter, and the discharge pipe of all pools which may hereafter be constructed shall be composed of galvanized iron, or any other standard and durable material as may be approved by the City Engineer. No private swimming pool shall be wholly or partially emptied in any manner that will cause water to flow upon the premises of another, and no private swimming pool shall be wholly or partially accessible to the premises on which the pool is located. No private swimming pool shall be wholly or partially emptied into any sanitary system.
(3) No public water shall be used in connection with the operation of any private swimming pool during any time when restrictions are imposed upon the use of public water.
(4) Every private swimming pool shall be completely enclosed with a permanent substantial fence with gate or gates, no less than six feet in height above the ground level. No opening in the fence or gate shall be so designed, constructed, and maintained as to permit access to the pool at any time except when the pool is in use under the supervision of the possessor of the pool or by his or her permission.
(5) The swimming pool shall not be closer than 15 feet to any side or rear lot line of the premises; provided, on corner lots, no part of any pool shall be constructed within the front yard of either street.
(6) No artificial lights above the surface off the water shall be used or maintained in connection with a private swimming pool.
(1993 Code, § 154.158) (Ord. 84-1, passed 1-3-1984) Penalty, see § 153.999