No person shall construct, install or enlarge a residential
swimming pool not enclosed in a permanent building in the Village
of Slinger, except in accordance with this chapter.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
SWIMMING POOL
Any depression in the ground, either temporary or permanent,
or a container of water, either temporary or permanent, and either
above or below the ground, in which water of more than 18 inches in
depth is contained and which is used primarily for the purpose of
bathing or swimming, and such pools shall be constructed to be accessory
structures.
No person shall construct, install, enlarge or alter any private
swimming pool unless a building permit has first been obtained from
the Building Inspector. Application shall be on forms provided by
the Building Inspector, and shall be accompanied by plans drawn to
scale showing the following:
A. Location of pool on lot, distance from lot lines and distance from
structure.
B. Location of septic tank, filter bed and sewer lines.
C. Pool dimensions and volume of water in gallons.
D. Location of fence, type, size and gate location.
E. Site plan shall clearly indicate existent overhead and underground
wiring relative to proposed pool.
A temporary swimming pool is defined as any container of water
which is used primarily for the purpose of bathing or swimming and
is intended to be erected during the summer months and removed during
the winter months.
A. No temporary swimming pool shall be erected without first obtaining
a pool permit from the Building Inspector. The one-time permit fee
will apply. Reinspection is required at no additional cost, provided
the swimming pool is installed in the same location, is of the same
size and depth, and same material as specified on the original permit.
B. A temporary swimming pool with a depth greater than 18 inches shall be enclosed by a fence as provided in §
432-7, unless covered with a full cover that is secured with a draw string or locking mechanism.
C. A receptacle that provides power for a recirculating pump motor shall
be connected to a GFCI outlet that is no closer than six feet from
the pool.
D. The location of a temporary pool will follow the provisions of §§
432-3,
432-6 and
432-7.
A schedule of permit fees for building, electric and plumbing
shall be set by the Village Board of the Village of Slinger by a duly
enacted resolution and may be changed from time to time.
All electrical installations shall require separate permits
and shall be governed by the Village of Slinger Electrical Code or
Wisconsin Electrical Code. If overhead flood or other artificial lights
are used to illuminate the pool at night, such lights shall be shielded
to direct light only on the pool. Swimming pools shall not be constructed
directly over or under electric transmission lines. All electrical
connections to a swimming pool shall be properly grounded so that
no electrical current can be discharged into any part of the swimming
pool or the surrounding fence pursuant to NEC Article 680.
No pool shall be so operated as to create a nuisance, a hazard,
an eyesore, or otherwise result in a substantial adverse effect on
neighboring properties.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as set forth in §
1-2 of the Code. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.