(A) (1) No pool or spa shall be constructed or established, and no pool construction shall be commenced in the city without first obtaining a building permit from the city.
(2) Application for a swimming pool permit shall be made to the City Clerk/Treasurer. A fee set by the Council shall be submitted with the application to cover costs incurred. The application for the permit shall include, without limitation, the following information:
(a) Complete plans and specifications for the construction of the pool;
(b) A site plan showing the location of all structures on the lot, including the house, garage, fences, trees, overhead or underground wiring, utility easements and other significant improvements or natural features;
(c) The proposed location of pumps, filters, electrical power source (if applicable), flushing and drainage, outlets and other operational features; and
(d) Location and specifications of protective fencing.
(B) Pools shall be constructed as to avoid hazard or damage to the occupants of the subject property or the occupants of adjacent property and shall meet the minimum requirements as established in Ch. 153 of this code.
(1) Pools shall be considered accessory structures in all residential districts and must comply with the setbacks as set forth in Ch. 153.
(2) Pools shall only be constructed in rear yards.
(3) All electrical installations shall comply with current building, electrical and other applicable state and local codes.
(Ord. 99-25, passed 2-9-99)