It is found, declared and determined that the maintenance of
private swimming pools without appropriate precautionary measures
constitutes a severe hazard to the safety of the inhabitants of the
city, particularly children.
(Ord. 257 § 1, 1981)
For the purpose of this chapter, "person" includes,
but is not limited to any individual, firm, association, partnership,
trust, corporation, political subdivision within the city, or other
form of organization whether operating for profit or otherwise.
(Ord. 257 § 2, 1981)
All plans hereafter submitted to the city for swimming pools to be constructed shall show compliance with the requirements of Section
8.16.030, and final inspection and approval of all pools hereafter constructed shall be withheld until all requirements of Section
8.16.030 have been complied with.
(Ord. 257 § 4, 1981)
If any person violates any of the provisions of this chapter,
or fails to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this
chapter, he or she shall be guilty of an infraction. Any person convicted
of an infraction under the provisions of a city ordinance shall be
punishable by a fine of not more than fifty dollars for a first violation;
a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars for a second violation of
the same ordinance within one year; and a fine not exceeding two hundred
fifty dollars for each additional violation of the same ordinance
within one year. Each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate
offense for every day during such portion of which any violation of
this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person,
and shall be punishable therefor as provided by this chapter.
(Ord. 257 § 6, 1981)