This chapter shall regulate the construction and operation of all swimming
pools, spas and hot tubs except those facilities located appurtenant to single-family
or duplex family residences. All such bathing facilities regulated by this
chapter shall be referred to herein as "public pools" or "public spas."
[Amended 3-28-2006 by Ord. No. O-06-06]
No person, corporation or other entity shall operate, maintain or allow
to be used any public swimming pool, spa or hot tub except in possession of
a valid license issued by the City Environmental Health Department. Said licenses
shall be issued for an annual fee of $325 for each indoor pool or $275 for
each outdoor pool. Spa and hot tub permits will be issued at $250 per tub
or spa. Licenses will be issued annually and expire April 30. This license
shall be posted in a conspicuous place about the pool or spa.
Whenever the Health Officer or a sanitarian of the Environmental Health
Department of the City shall find that any public pool or spa is not in compliance
with the terms and conditions of this chapter, the Health Officer may cause
the operating license to be revoked or suspended by any or all of the following
methods:
A. He may physically remove the license from its posting.
B. He may notify the owner or operator of the pool in writing
that the operating license is revoked or suspended.
C. He may post a sign or signs conspicuously about the pool
to the effect that the operating license has been revoked.
All owners and operators of public pools and spas shall allow any authorized
representative of the Environmental Health Department of the City onto the
pool premises at all reasonable times for the purposes of inspection and sample
collection.
Any person who operates, maintains or allows to be used any public pool or spa except when in possession of a valid license as required by this chapter shall be guilty of a separate violation for each day of such operation, maintenance or use. Each such violation shall result in a fine of not less than $100 or a greater sum not to exceed the provisions of §
1-12 of the City Code.