All pools and auxiliary structure and equipment at private residences intended only for the use of the owners and their guests shall comply with the International Residential Code currently in effect pursuant to Section 500.110 of the City Code, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

No swimming pool or appurtenances shall be constructed without first submitting appropriate site plans as requested in the building permit and before said building permit is approved by the City.

Private swimming pools shall not encroach on any front or side yard required by this Chapter. No wall of a swimming pool shall be located less than six (6) feet from any rear property line; ten (10) feet from any side property line; nor fifteen (15) feet from any street property line. In no instance shall the deck area or other appurtenant structures be nearer than five (5) feet to an adjoining lot line or, in the event of an easement restriction, no closer than two (2) feet from the easement.

Private swimming pools, spas and hot tubs shall be enclosed in accordance with 2000 International Residential Code Section AG 105 Barrier Requirements or by other approved barriers. These enclosures shall be constructed within thirty (30) days after the completion of the pool. All other portable pools, seasonal pools, hot tubs or spas shall be constructed at time of installation prior to use.

This Section shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility or liability of any party owning, operating, controlling or installing a swimming pool or family pool; nor shall the City or any of its inspectors, agents or employees be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection authorized herein or permits issued as herein provided.

A portable spa with a safety cover which complies with ASTM F 1346-91 is exempt from the above guidelines. However, all swimming pools, hot tubs and non-portable spas with safety covers are required to have an approved barrier around them.