[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Slinger as Secs. 30.20 to 30.25, 30.26 to 30.28 of the former Municipal Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Zoning — See Ch. 550.
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.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
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.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
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.
A. 
No pool shall be located, erected or constructed unless it is done in accordance with this chapter.
B. 
No connection shall be made to the sanitary sewer or septic system.
C. 
Gaseous chlorination system shall not be made use of as a disinfection method for pool water.
D. 
No aboveground pool shall be located less than 15 feet from any septic system.
E. 
No lighting installed around swimming pools shall throw rays onto adjacent properties.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
F. 
Swimming pools and pool decks shall comply with the yard requirements for principal structures in the district in which they are located.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
Pools within the scope of the ordinance not enclosed within a permanent building shall be completely enclosed by a fence not less than four feet not more than six feet in height and of sufficient strength to prevent access to the pool. Sidewalls of aboveground pools four feet high may be used in lieu of fence. Such fence shall not be able to pass a sphere larger than four inches in diameter through any part of the fence. Gates or doors shall be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device for keeping the gate or door securely closed at all times when not in actual use.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
B. 
Aboveground pools with self-providing fencing to prevent unguarded entry will be allowed without separate additional fencing, provided the self-provided fence is of minimum required height and design as heretofore specified.
C. 
Permanent access from grade to above ground pools having stationary ladders, stairs or ramps shall have not less than equal safe guard fencing and gates.
D. 
Location of fencing required shall be subject to all other applicable ordinances. In any case:
(1) 
No fence shall be located, erected, constructed or maintained closer to a pool than three feet.
(2) 
The wall of the house or building faced to a pool may be incorporated as a portion of such fence.
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.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
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.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).