For the purpose of this Planning and Zoning Code, outdoor swimming pools and hot tubs shall be regulated according to the following:
(a) Every swimming pool (including existing pools and except those three feet or more in height above the surrounding ground and with retractable steps or ladders) shall be completely enclosed by a fence of sturdy construction not less than forty-five inches in height, measured from the level of the ground where located, which shall be of such design and construction as to effectually prevent a child from crawling or otherwise passing through or under such fence. Each gate in such fence shall be provided with a secure lock and shall be kept locked at all times when the depth of water in the pool exceeds eighteen inches, unless such pool is in use or is under the immediate observation of a responsible person. No part of any such fence shall be located in the front yard.
(b) Hot tubs shall either be secured with a locked cover or shall be entirely enclosed by a fence or wall of at least forty-five inches in height, measured from the level of the ground where located, and equipped with a self latching gate.
(c) This chapter and requirements contained herein shall be in addition to, and not in place of, any requirements of any other ordinance of the City pertaining to pool, swimming pool or hot tub construction and the location and/or construction of protective fencing.
(Ord. 1997-117. Passed 9-16-97; Ord. 2001-30. Passed 2-20-01.)