"Swimming pool" as used in this chapter is defined in Section 17.08.365 of this title. The term shall not include public and semi-public swimming pools as regulated by Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 248-98 et seq. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to regulate public and semi-public swimming pools as defined in the Washington Administrative Code.

(Ord. 163 § 9.1, 1989)

A.

The entire area surrounding the swimming pool shall have a security fence or other barrier conforming to height requirements as otherwise set forth in this title.

B.

Fences shall be constructed of wood, masonry, concrete, or other substantial materials acceptable to the building department, not less than five feet in height, with no opening, other than doors and gates, such that a sphere four inches in diameter cannot pass through.

C.

All gates or doors opening through such enclosure shall be equipped with a self-closing and a self-latching device designed to keep such gates or doors securely closed and latched at all times when not in actual use; all latches shall be placed at least four and one-half feet above the ground; provided, however, that the door to any dwelling occupied by human beings and forming any part of the enclosure herein above required need not be so equipped.

D.

Such fencing and latches shall be installed prior to the filling of the pool with water for use.

E.

The city board of adjustment, pursuant to normal variance procedures, may declare that fencing is not required on one or more sides of any pool when they find that access to said pool by persons would be impossible within reason, because of steep banks, maintained dense vegetation or other barriers which would prevent such access.

(Ord. 163 § 9.2, 1989)

All swimming pools, portable or permanent, shall be placed so as to observe the minimum setback for structures as otherwise set forth in this title. Further, no swimming pool shall be constructed or installed in any front yard as the term front yard is otherwise defined in this title. In the case of a corner lot as the term corner lot is defined, no swimming pool shall be constructed or installed nearer to the side street line than the minimum number of feet required for width of the side yard of the street side of such lot nor in the clear vision area. In no event shall any swimming pool be constructed or installed nearer than ten feet to any property line of the property upon which the pool is to be located. No private swimming pool or wading pool shall be constructed or installed on any lot unless a residence building is located upon the lot as permitted in this title.

(Ord. 264 § 10, 1998: Ord. 163 § 9.3, 1989)

It is unlawful to establish or construct a swimming pool within the city without first obtaining a permit therefor in the manner hereinafter prescribed. No permit shall be required for wading pools as described in Section 17.08.385 of this title.

(Ord. 163 § 9.4, 1989)

Application forms shall be provided by the building inspector upon which the applicant for a permit to install a swimming pool shall apply for the same. The application and approval process shall be in accordance with the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, in the edition as presently adopted and enforced by the city and/or the county. In addition, any such proposed installation shall be or exceed the standards as adopted and enforced by the county health department.

(Ord. 163 § 9.5, 1989)

All material used in the construction of private swimming pools shall be watertight and easily cleaned. The bottom and sides of the pool shall be white or a light color, except that aluminum paint shall not be used as a finish. Construction shall conform to sound engineering principles.

(Ord. 163 § 9.6, 1989)

There shall be no physical connection between a potable, public, or private water supply system and such pools at a point below the maximum flow line of the pool, or to a recirculating or heating system of a pool, unless such physical connection is so installed and operated that no pool water can be discharged or siphoned into a potable water supply system. A water vacuum valve shall be installed between the city water system or the entry of the pools operations.

(Ord. 163 § 9.7, 1989)

The design and layout of the discharge system for all private swimming pools shall be inspected for approval by the building inspector, who will specify whether drainage from the pool should flow into a brook or other natural watercourse, or into a storm sewer, or that such pool be emptied and drained by spraying the water therefrom upon the lawn of the owner. The building inspector will further specify the size and type of pipe and fittings to be installed for the discharge system. The building inspector shall receive for his inspection and approval of the design for the discharge system, prior to approval or disapproval of a permit to construct, a fee as prescribed in the Uniform Building Code. In the event a permit is granted, and supervision of installation by the building inspector or water superintendent is required, there shall be an additional fee of ten dollars for each return inspection. In the event that any public street surface becomes disturbed due to installation or the discharge of the system and must be replaced, a fee in the sum of the total amount of all parts, supplies, and labor shall be paid in full to the city clerk-treasurer prior to water being turned on.

(Ord. 163 § 9.8, 1989)

All private swimming pools shall be constructed, installed, and maintained so as to provide necessary equipment for chlorination and other disinfection and filtering to comply with approved bacteriological standards as may be promulgated by regulations issued by the county health department.

(Ord. 163 § 9.9, 1989)

No artificial lighting shall be maintained or operated in connection with the pool in such a manner as to be a nuisance to or an annoyance to neighboring properties.

(Ord. 163 § 9.10, 1989)