[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Wales 4-17-1989 as §§ 14.04 and 14.25 of the 1989 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
No person shall construct, install or enlarge a residential swimming pool not enclosed in a permanent building in the Village except in accordance with the regulations of this chapter.
The term "private swimming pool" is defined as any structure, basin, chamber or tank containing an artificial body of water for swimming, diving or recreational bathing having a depth of two feet or more at any point, whether above or below the ground, used or intended to be used by the owner thereof and his family and friends, and includes all structures, appurtenances, equipment, appliances and other facilities appurtenant thereto and intended for the operation and maintenance of a private swimming pool. Temporary pools less than 200 cubic feet in area and less than two feet in water depth which are dismantled and removed for the winter are not included in this chapter.
No person shall construct, install, enlarge or alter any private swimming pool unless a permit has first been obtained from the Building Inspector. The pool building permit fee shall be as established by the Board from time to time. Application shall be on forms provided by the Building Inspector and shall be accompanied by plans drawn to scale showing pool dimensions and volume of water in gallons, location and type of water disposal system, location of pool on lot and distance from lot lines, and fencing. The Building Inspector shall refer the application for any pool which he/she considers to be undesirable in appearance to the Plan Commission. The Plan Commission shall have the authority to approve, deny or impose appropriate changes or safeguards. Its decision shall be based upon the avoidance of a substantial adverse effect upon property values in the neighborhood.
A private swimming pool shall be constructed in accordance with the following requirements:
A. 
Distance required. All private swimming pools shall be constructed at the minimum setback and offset requirement for buildings located within the district where such swimming pool is located.
B. 
Area. The area of the pool shall not exceed 3% of the area of the lot.
C. 
Distance from septics and wells. All pools shall be installed not less than 15 feet from the septic tank and septic system and not less than 25 feet from the well.
D. 
Sewer connections prohibited. No direct connection shall be made to the sanitary sewer or septic system.
E. 
Disinfection. Provisions shall be made for the disinfection of all pool water. No gaseous chlorination shall be permitted.
F. 
Equipment. Heating units, pumps and filter equipment shall in no case be less than 20 feet from any property line. Requirements for heating units shall be equal to those required for residential installation.
G. 
Hose bibs. Any exterior hose bibs to be used in conjunction with the filling of any swimming pools shall have an antisiphoning-type valve.
All electrical installations provided for, installed and used in conjunction with a private swimming pool shall be in conformance with Article 680, National Electrical Code.
If overhead flood or other artificial lights are used to illuminate a pool at night, such light shall be shielded to direct light only on the pool.
No pool shall be so operated or maintained as to create a nuisance or an eyesore or otherwise to result in a substantial adverse effect on neighboring properties or to be in any other way detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare.
A swimming pool and its appurtenant facilities shall be kept clean and in a sanitary condition.
Except as otherwise provided, any person found to be in violation of any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as provided in § 1-4 of this Code.