As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
APPROVED
Accepted or acceptable under acceptable specifications stated
in this chapter or accepted or suitable for the proposed use under
the procedures and powers of administration delegated in this chapter.
CONSTRUCT
Includes the constructing or building or installing of a
new swimming pool or the enlarging of any existing swimming pool or
any of the facilities.
SWIMMING POOL
Any pool of permanent construction, designed, used and maintained
for swimming or bathing purposes, and includes all buildings, structures,
equipment and appurtenances thereto.
The application of the provisions of this chapter to a permanently
installed swimming pool constructed prior to April 28, 1960, shall
be as follows:
A. Such pool shall not be subject to the requirements pertaining to
distances of pool from boundary lines as provided herein, unless an
enlargement of facilities is sought.
B. Such pool shall be exempt from the requirements pertaining to permits
and fees applicable to the Building Inspector only, unless an enlargement
of facilities is sought.
C. Such pool, however, shall be subject to all the provisions and regulations relating to safety and sanitation contained herein. The owner of such pool shall have the right of appeal provided by §
742-19.
The provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted to be the
minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety,
comfort, convenience and general welfare. Where the provisions of
this chapter impose greater restrictions than those of any statute
or of any other ordinance or regulation of the City, the provisions
of this chapter shall be controlling. Where the provisions of any
statute or of any other ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions
than this chapter, the provisions of such statute or other ordinance
or regulation shall be controlling.
No person shall construct, install or maintain a swimming pool
used in conjunction with the operation of hotels or motels in the
City without complying with the provisions of this chapter.
No person shall construct any permanent and stationary-type
swimming pool used in conjunction with the operation of hotels or
motels without having first obtained a permit therefor.
[Amended 8-13-1981 by Ord. No. MC-1766]
Upon the filing of an application for a construction permit as provided by §
742-6, the Building Inspector shall forthwith file the duplicate application and accompanying plans and specifications with the Department of Human Services for its recommendations and approval.
Within 30 days after receiving an application for a construction permit as provided by §
742-6, the Building Inspector shall:
A. Approve the application as submitted and cause the permit to be issued;
B. Approve the application subject to any correction, modification or
additional information required to be furnished to assure proper compliance
with the provisions of this chapter and, upon receipt of an application
so amended, cause the permit to be issued; or
C. Reject the application when it is determined by the Building Inspector
that a permit should not be issued because the application or investigation
reveals that the proposed swimming pool does not meet the requirements
of this chapter or does not meet the applicable provisions of the
building standards, Zoning Ordinance, health ordinances and other ordinances of the City or state statutes and codes. In case of such rejection, an appeal therefor shall be made available to the applicant in the manner provided by §
742-19.
All material used in the construction of a swimming pool licensed
hereunder shall be durable quality and waterproof and so designed
as to facilitate its emptying and cleaning.
The bottom and sides of the pool shall be either white or a
light color, except that aluminum paint shall not be used as a finish.
Pool sides and bottom shall be smooth and free from cracks and
open joints.
Inlet shall be so located and spaced as to secure satisfactory
dispersion of inflowing waters throughout the pool and to permit the
draining, cleaning and disinfection of the bottom and sides.
Sand or earth shall not be used.
[Amended 8-13-1981 by Ord. No. MC-1766]
A. In addition to the provisions of this chapter, the construction,
installation, maintenance and operation of any swimming pool shall
be subject to the regulations and standards provided by the Department
of Human Services pertaining to the following matters:
(1) Construction, installation and maintenance of equipment for chlorinating,
disinfecting and filtering.
(2) Physical connection between potable water supply system and pool.
(3) Physical, chemical and bacterial quality of the pool water.
(4) The method of discharging wastewater.
B. Swimming pools shall also be subject to any other sanitary regulations
provided or to be provided by the Department of Human Services.
[Amended 4-9-1987 by Ord. No. MC-2289; 10-12-2006 by Ord. No.
MC-4234]
Unless otherwise provided in the chapter, penalties against persons violating the provisions of this chapter shall be imposed in accordance with the provisions of §
1-15.