All pools defined in §
238-1 shall be used exclusively by the occupants of the principal use of the property upon which the pool is located, and their guests. The owner of a vacant lot or parcel of land adjacent to premises occupied by the owner as a residence may construct an in-ground swimming pool upon such vacant lot or parcel of land for the sole use of the owner or occupants of the premises adjacent to such vacant lot or parcel of land, and their guests. Such in-ground swimming pool shall be constructed upon the vacant lot or parcel of land so that the location of such swimming pool will not prevent the construction of a residence on that vacant lot or parcel of land. In the event of the sale of the lot or parcel where the swimming pool is located which does not include the sale of the adjacent residence, the new owner thereof shall not be permitted to use such swimming pool until a residence has been constructed upon such lot or parcel of land in accordance with applicable ordinances of the city.
[Amended 7-13-2004 by Ord. No. 2240]
Each pool defined in §
238-1 shall be constructed in the rear yard area only as specified under §
275-42F(2)(b). The pool shall be constructed a minimum of five feet from a rear or side lot line.
[Amended 6-19-2001 by Ord. No. 2142]
Every in-ground private swimming pool shall be completely surrounded
by a fence or wall not less than four feet in height, but not to exceed six
feet in height, which shall be so constructed as not to have openings, holes,
or gaps larger than four inches in any dimension, except for doors or gates.
A dwelling house or accessory building may be used as part of such enclosure.
All gates or doors opening through such enclosures shall be equipped with
an inside self-closing and self-latching device for keeping the gate or door
securely closed at all times when not in actual use, except that the door
of any dwelling which forms a part of the enclosure need not be so equipped.
The requirement of this subsection shall be applicable to all private in-ground
swimming pools, whether constructed before or after the effective date of
this section, other than indoor pools. No water shall be placed in any swimming
pool requiring fencing as provided herein until such fencing is erected and
the pool and fence are inspected and approved by the Chief Building Inspector.
Prior to the installation of an in-ground pool, the owner of the property
on which such installation is made shall obtain a building, plumbing and electrical
permit from the Chief Building Inspector. The fee for such permit shall be
set by the Common Council.
No overhead electrical wires are permitted above said pools.
A recirculation and purification system for the swimming pool as recommended
by the manufacturer shall be installed and shall be operated to maintain minimum
purification standards set by the State of Wisconsin.
[Amended 7-13-2004 by Ord. No. 2240]
The pool shall be constructed a minimum of 15 feet from any seepage
bed and five feet from any septic tank unless a more restrictive standard
is established by the State of Wisconsin, in which case a more restrictive
standard shall apply.