Every private residential swimming pool constructed, installed,
and maintained hereafter shall comply with all applicable provisions
of this chapter.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL
A receptacle for water or an artificial pool of water having
a depth at any point of more than three feet, intended for the purpose
of immersion or partial immersion therein of human beings, and including
all appurtenant equipment, constructed, installed and maintained in
or above the ground outside of a building used for a single-family
dwelling unit; provided, further, that such private residential swimming
pool is maintained by an individual primarily for the sole use of
his household and guests and not for the purpose of or in connection
with any business operated for profit.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
No portion of a private residential swimming pool may be located
on any side yard within the Village. Any pool, regardless of its depth
and construction, may only be permitted in the rear yard. Application
may be made for side yard installation of pools; however, the side
yard installation shall require a special permit and said pool shall
be located no less than eight feet from the side boundary line of
the lot or premises. Pumps, filters, and pool water disinfection equipment
installations shall also be located not less than eight feet from
any side or rear property line.
[Amended 4-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-1453; at time of adoption of Code (see
Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
It shall be unlawful to proceed with the construction, installation,
enlargement or alteration of any private residential swimming pool
and appurtenance within the Village unless permits therefor shall
have first been obtained. The cost of said permit shall be set from
time to time by the Board of Trustees by resolution.
All in-ground private residential swimming pools must be completely
enclosed by a fence with a minimum height of four feet and equipped
with self-closing and self-latching devices placed at the top of the
gate so as to limit access to the pool area. Said pools shall be located
no less than eight feet from all property lines and shall also comply
with the current zoning regulations with respect to percentage of
use of the lot.
[Amended 6-19-2012 by Ord. No. 12-14-29; at time of adoption of Code
(see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
All aboveground private residential swimming pools shall be
completely enclosed by a fence erected along the periphery of the
pool walks. All fence openings or points of entry into pool area enclosure
shall be equipped with gates. The fence and gates shall be constructed
of a decay- or corrosion-resistant material and be a minimum of four
feet in height. All gates shall be equipped with self-closing and
self-latching devices placed at the top of the gate and made inaccessible
to small children. All fence posts shall be decay- or corrosion-resistant
and shall be set in concrete bases. Said pool shall comply with the
zoning ordinances with respect to percentage of lot usage as contained
therein.