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.