1131.04 AREAWAY AROUND POOL.

   Every permanent or temporary swimming or wading pool, which is greater in area than seventy-five square feet and which is not enclosed in a permanent building or like structure, shall have an unobstructed areaway around the entire pool of not less than four feet.

(Ord. 45-1970. Passed 6-8-70.)

1131.05 LIGHTS.

   Flood or other artificial light is used to illuminate the pool shall not be used after 11:00 p.m. where the pool is located within 200 feet of any neighboring building used for dwelling purposes. Such lights shall further be shielded to contain and direct light on the pool only.

(Ord. 59-2004. Passed 9-27-04.)

1131.06 LADDERS.

   All removable ladders or any other means of ingress or egress used in conjunction with a swimming or wading pools must be removed, locked, or otherwise rendered unusable when such pool is not in use by the owner or with the owner’s permission.

(Ord. 59-2004. Passed 9-27-04.)

1131.07 HEIGHT OF POOL.

   No part of a swimming pool, exclusive of Hand Rails, Guard Rails or Protective Fencing shall be constructed on any lot to a height in excess of four feet eight inches above grade established for such lot. Height of protective fencing shall not exceed six feet above grade. (Ord. 59-2004. Passed 9-27-04.)

1131.08 POTABLE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM PROTECTION.

   Pool water fill system shall be protected by a listed and approved water “back flow preventer” or vacuum breaker to prevent pool water flow into the potable water (drinking water) supply system.

(Ord. 46-1996. Passed 7-8-96.)

1131.09 SWIMMING POOL WATER DRAINAGE.

   Swimming pools may be drained into the Sanitary Sewer System at any time. Swimming pools may be drained into the Storm Sewer System or directly to grade providing no chemicals (chlorine, soda ash, acid or any Ph stabilizing agents) have been added for a seven day period prior to draining. Swimming pool drain water shall not be allowed to enter abutting properties. (Ord. 47-1996. Passed 7-8-96.)