(A)   Residential swimming pools shall be defined as any constructed pool, permanent or portable, which is intended for non-commercial use as a swimming pool by the owner's family and their guests and which is over 24 inches in depth and has a surface area exceeding 200 square feet.

   (B)   Spa shall be defined as a unit which is not drained, cleaned or refilled for each individual. It may be included but not limited to hydrojet circulation, hot water, cold water mineral baths, air induction bubbles or any combination thereof. Industry terminology for a spa includes, but is not limited to, therapeutic pool, hydrotherapy pool, whirlpool, hot spa, etc.

(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013)

   (A)   Utility lines. Pools and spas shall not be located beneath utility lines or over underground utility lines of any type.

   (B)   Setback. No person shall build, situate, or install a pool or spa within 10 feet of any side or rear lot line, or within any required front yard.

   (C)   Portable fences. While being constructed, the pool or spa must be fenced with a portable fence, of not less than 4 feet in height.

(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013)

   (A)   Minimum height. All outdoor pools hereafter constructed shall be completely enclosed by a fence or wall of the non-climbing type so as to be impenetrable by toddlers, shall not include external handholds, and shall be a minimum of 4 feet in height.

   (B)   Self-closing. All outdoor fence openings or outdoor points of entry into the pool area shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices. The openings between the bottom of the fence and the ground or other surface shall not be more than 3 inches.

   (C)   Latchable cover. All outdoor spas shall have either a fence as described in divisions (A) and (B) above or a latchable cover. The cover shall be constructed of a material impenetrable by toddlers.

(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013)

   No person shall construct, alter or renovate a pool or spa without a building permit.

(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013)