As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
SWIMMING POOL
A receptacle for water or an artificial pool of water having
a depth at any point of more than two feet intended for the purpose
of immersion or partial immersion therein of human beings, and including
all appurtenant equipment.
The city, its officials and/or representatives
shall not be responsible for the structural design of a swimming pool
or the adequacy of the appurtenances.
[Amended 12-17-1991 by Ord. No. 91-11; 7-15-2004 by Ord. No. 04-02; 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 20-02]
It shall be unlawful to proceed with the construction,
installation, enlargement or alteration of any private residential
swimming pool and appurtenances within the City unless a permit therefor
shall have been first obtained from the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement
Officer. Such permits shall be obtained by the contractor or the person
responsible for the actual construction. Said person must be prepared
to show that he or she carries adequate liability, property damage
and workers' compensation insurance. Permit fees for any inground
and any metal-wall swimming pool that can contain more than 24 inches
of water depth, or for any seasonal, inflatable, inflatable ring,
self-set or "kiddie" swimming pools that can contain more than 24
inches of water depth shall be established by resolution of the Common
Council. Such fees may thereafter be amended from time to time by
like resolutions. Fees shall be submitted with the plans and specifications
submitted with the application for permit. The contractor obtaining
a permit shall notify the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer
when the work is in progress. Before the pool can be used, a certificate
of approval shall be obtained from the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement
Officer.
Any person violating any provision of this chapter
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.