A.

Applicability. This section applies to all swimming pools as defined in section 520-138, excluding structures exempted by that definition.

B.

Permit required. Before work is commenced on the construction or erection of a swimming pool or on any alterations, additions, remodeling, or other improvements, an application for a swimming pool building permit must be submitted in writing to the building inspector. Plans and specifications and pertinent explanatory data shall be submitted to the building inspector at the time of application. No work or any part of the work shall be commenced until a written permit for such work is obtained by the applicant. The required fee shall accompany such application.

C.

Construction requirements.

(1)

Approved materials. All materials and methods of construction in the construction, alteration, addition, remodeling, or other improvements and pool installation shall be in accord with all state regulations and with any and all applicable ordinances of the village.

(2)

Plumbing. All plumbing work shall be in accordance with all applicable local ordinances and all state codes and requirements. Every swimming pool shall be provided with a suitable draining method, meeting the requirements of subsection H below.

(3)

Electrical installations. All electrical installations, including lighting and heating, but not limited thereto, that are provided for, installed, and used in conjunction with a private swimming pool shall be in conformance with state laws and local ordinances regulating electrical installations.

D.

Placement and setbacks.

(1)

Swimming pools shall be erected or constructed in side or year yard, except residential districts shall be in the rear yard only. A principal building is required on a lot in all zoning districts prior to a swimming pool being erected or constructed.

(2)

All swimming pools shall meet the side and rear setback requirements applicable to accessory structures in figures V(2) and V(6).

E.

Enclosure.

(1)

Each swimming pool as defined in section 520-138 shall be completely enclosed by a fence, wall, cover, or other protective device of sufficient strength to prevent access to the pool by a person.

(2)

If a fence or wall is used for the required enclosure, such fence or wall shall not be less than four feet in height. The zoning administrator may require a minimum of six feet in height upon a determination that the selected fence design will facilitate climbing. The pool wall of an aboveground pool may serve as all or part of the required fence height. Fences or walls shall not have voids, holes, or openings larger than four inches in one dimension. Gates or doors shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices located at the top of the gate or door on the pool side of the enclosure, except the door of any building that forms a part of the enclosure.

(3)

If a cover or other protective device is used for the required enclosure, such cover or other protective device shall have a strength, design, and material that meets the requirements of this section and is securely fastened in place when the swimming pool is not in use.

F.

Compliance. All swimming pools existing as of the effective date of this chapter not satisfactorily fenced shall comply with the fencing requirements of this section when water is placed in the pool.

G.

Maximum pool size. No pool, together with its deck area, shall occupy more than 40 percent of the usable area of the rear yard, excluding all garages or accessory structures located in the area.

H.

Draining and approval thereof. No swimming pool shall be constructed so as to allow water to drain into any sanitary sewer nor to overflow upon or cause damage to any adjoining property. Draining a swimming pool into public streets, other public property, or the storm sewer system may occur only with the prior approval of the village director of public works.

I.

Filter system required. All swimming pools must have, in connection therewith, some filtration system to ensure proper circulation of the water therein and maintenance of the proper bacterial quality thereof.

J.

Dirt bottoms prohibited. All swimming pools shall have the sides and bottom of a smooth finish, and no sand or dirt bottom shall be permitted.

(Ord. No. 16-07, 6-20-2016; Ord. No. 22-06, § 1, 7-11-2022)