"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.
"Swimming pool"
means any outside body of water created by artificial means which is designed or used for swimming or immersion purposes, any portion of which exceeds eighteen inches in depth, including portable swimming pools.
"Swimming pool cover"
means any fabric, plastic, metal or wood covering which covers every portion of a swimming pool and is sufficient to support a minimum of one hundred fifty pounds weight applied on any portion of said cover above the level of the water in said swimming pool.
Swimming pool, portable.
"Portable swimming pool" means any fabric, plastic, metal or wood container of water over four feet in length or diameter, capable of being placed in temporary locations for use as, or capable of being used as, a swimming pool.
(Prior code § 3560(b); Ord. 2362 § 34, 2003)
A. 
Clarity of Water. The recirculation and purification system shall be operated and maintained so as to keep the pool water clean and clear. Under no circumstances shall the pool be used when a black disc, six inches in diameter, on a white field, when placed at the bottom of the pool at the deepest point, is not clearly visible from the sidewalks of the pool at all distances up to ten yards from such disc. Such a pool shall be closed and shall not be reopened until the water is clean and clear, and upon specific approval of the health officer.
B. 
Cleanliness of Pool. Floating scum, sputum and debris shall not be allowed to accumulate in the pool. Skimmers, where provided, and water levels shall be maintained and operated to continuously remove such material. The bottom and sides of the pool shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep in a clean condition. The sides and bottom of pools, decks, and other surfaces shall be kept free of slime and algae to prevent unnecessary slipperiness and danger of accidents or drownings.
(Prior code § 3562(a), (b); Ord. 2362 § 34, 2003)
When a private swimming pool becomes foul or stagnant through lack of maintenance, as described in the above sections, the health officer and/or building official shall notify the owner in writing to abate the hazard within forty-eight hours. Failure to comply within specified time shall be a misdemeanor.
(Prior code § 3562 (c); Ord. 2362 § 34, 2003)
A. 
(Section A deleted, Ord. 2191 § 3, 1993; Ord. 1856 § 1, 1978; prior code § 3562(d))
B. 
When a residence with a pool remains unoccupied for more than thirty days and regular maintenance is provided by the owner or his nominee, a cover acceptable to the director of community development shall be provided for the pool by the owner.
(Prior code § 3562 (d); Ord. 1856 § 1, 1978; Ord. 2362 § 34, 2003)