The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Any privately owned man-made depression in the ground, either
temporary or permanent, in which water more than 18 inches is contained.
Any depression in the ground, either temporary or permanent,
or a container of water, either temporary or permanent and either
above or below the ground, in which water more than 18 inches deep
is contained and which is used primarily for the purpose of bathing
or swimming.
No person shall construct, install, enlarge, or alter any private
residential swimming pool not enclosed in a permanent building or
pond in the Village except in accordance with this article.
A.
Required. No person shall construct, install, enlarge, or alter any
private swimming pool or pond unless a permit therefor has first been
obtained from the Building Inspector.
B.
Application. Application shall be on forms provided by the Building
Inspector and shall be accompanied by plans drawn to scale showing
the following:
(1)
Location of pool or pond on lot, distance from lot lines and distance
from structures.
(2)
Location of septic tank, filter bed, and sewer lines.
(3)
Pool or pond dimensions and volume of water in gallons.
(4)
Location of fence, and type, size, and gate location, if applicable.
(5)
Existing overhead wiring relative to proposed pool or pond.
A.
No pool shall be located, erected, constructed, or maintained closer
to any side or rear lot line than allowed by the Village of Richfield
Zoning Ordinance for permitted accessory building uses, and the water
line of any pool shall be not less than five feet from any lot line
or building.[1]
B.
Ponds may be located in the front, side, or rear yards of residential
properties, provided the placement meets all setback requirements
and does not violate zoning codes discussed in the Village of Richfield
Zoning Ordinance.[2]
C.
No connection shall be made to the sanitary sewer or septic system.
D.
Gaseous chlorination systems shall not be used for disinfecting pool
waters.
E.
No pool shall be less than five feet from any septic system or less
than 25 feet from any well.
A.
Required. All swimming pools not enclosed within a permanent building
and all ponds located in a subdivision or within 150 feet of a residence
of another shall be completely enclosed by a fence of sufficient strength
to prevent access to the pool, not less than four feet in height and
so constructed as not to have voids, holes or openings larger than
four inches in one dimension. The wall of the house or building facing
a pool may be incorporated as a portion of such fence. No fence shall
be located, erected, constructed or maintained closer than three feet
to a pool. Gates or doors shall be equipped with a self-closing and
self-latching device for keeping the gate or door securely closed
at all times when not in actual use.
B.
Exceptions.
(1)
Aboveground swimming pools with walls that are at least four feet high at all points around such pool or have platforms and railings that are four feet or more in height above the ground are not required to be enclosed as provided in Subsection A of this section; however, all ladders and stairways providing access to such pools shall be adequately fenced and fitted with gates or be folded up and locked to prevent entry when the pool is not in use.
A.
To comply with electrical codes. All electrical installations shall
require separate permits and shall be governed by the Village or State
Electrical Code.
B.
Pool lights. If overhead flood or other artificial lights are used
to illuminate the pool or pond at night, such lights shall be shielded
to direct light only on the pool.
No pool shall be so operated as to create a nuisance, a hazard,
or an eyesore or otherwise to result in a substantial adverse effect
on neighboring properties.
