A. Materials: Permanent private residential swimming pool walls and floors shall be constructed of impervious material, which will provide a tight tank and an easily cleaned surface. The floor or bottom surface of the pool shall have a nonslip finish as smooth as possible, and the side and end walls shall present a smooth finish.
B. Recirculation Pools: All swimming pools shall be of the recirculation type in which circulation of the water is maintained through the pool by pumps, the water drawn from the pool being clarified and disinfected before being returned to the pool.
C. Walk Areas (Permanent Type): Unobstructed walk areas not less than forty eight inches (48") wide shall be provided to extend entirely around the pool, with the exception of an indoor swimming pool pursuant to subsection 8-4-10F of this chapter. The walk areas shall be constructed or made of impervious materials, and the surfaces shall be of such material as to be smooth and easily cleaned and of nonslip construction. The slope of the walks shall have a pitch of at least one-fourth inch (1/4") to one foot (1'), designed so as to prevent back drainage from entering the pool.
D. Fencing: All outdoor pools must be completely fenced prior to filling, by a fence not less than four feet (4') in height, constructed of approved materials. All gates shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices placed at the top of the gate. Fence posts shall be decay or corrosion resistant and shall be set in concrete bases. All such fences and gates shall be so constructed and spaced as to prohibit the passage of any object greater than four inches (4") in diameter.
E. Lights: Floodlights or other artificial lighting shall not be used to illuminate a pool. Pools shall be illuminated with below water lighting only. Path lighting fixtures shall not exceed two feet (2') in height and shall project the light downward toward the ground. (Ord. 0-2006-762, 4-13-2006; amd. Ord. 2018-1187, 8-9-2018; Ord. O-2021-1300, 11-11-2021)