Chapter 15.22
PRIVATELY OWNED SWIMMING POOLS
Sections:
15.22.010 Compliance with regulations required.
15.22.020 Swimming pool defined.
15.22.030 Setback requirements.
15.22.050 Overhead utility lines.
15.22.070 General requirements.
15.22.010 Compliance with regulations required.
It is unlawful to construct or maintain within the city a swimming pool, as herein defined, in violation of the terms of this chapter. (Ord. 1991 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1781 §4(part), 1997; Ord. 1237(part), 1976).
15.22.020 Swimming pool defined.
For purposes of this chapter, “swimming pool” is defined as any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing and which contains water more than twenty-four inches deep, including in-ground, aboveground, and on-ground swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. (Ord. 1991 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1863(part), 2005; Ord. 1781 §4(part), 1997; Ord. 1237(part), 1976).
15.22.030 Setback requirements.
The following measurements indicate the minimum setback requirements for a swimming pool:
A. Setbacks shall be in accordance with the current edition of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code and the current edition of the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code, or the following, whichever is more restrictive;
B. Front: no less than twenty feet from edge of water to property line contiguous with street right-of-way;
C. Side: no less than five feet from edge of water to property line;
D. Rear: no less than five feet from edge of water to property line;
E. Building: no less than ten feet from edge of water to foundation line or closer as may be determined by the city building official.
The foregoing setbacks shall be in addition to any easements; any swimming pool decks shall not encroach into any easements. (Ord. 1991 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1938 §2, 2010; Ord. 1863(part), 2005; Ord. 1807 §13, 2000; Ord. 1781 §4(part), 1997; Ord. 1237(part), 1976).
15.22.040 Fence requirements.
A fence shall be required completely surrounding a swimming pool. Said fence shall comply with the requirements contained in at least one of the following:
A. The Oregon Residential Specialty Code; or
B. Provisions for public swimming pools as promulgated by the Department of Human Services under the authority established in ORS 448.011, reference OAR Chapter 333, “Health Division,” Division 60. (Ord. 1991 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1863(part), 2005; Ord. 1807 §14, 2000; Ord. 1781 §4(part), 1997; Ord. 1749 §5, 1996; Ord. 1237(part), 1976).
15.22.050 Overhead utility lines.
All overhead utility lines shall comply with the currently adopted version of the Electrical Specialty Code. (Ord. 1991 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1863(part), 2005; Ord. 1781 §4(part), 1997; Ord. 1237(part), 1976).
15.22.060 Fees.
Swimming pool building permit fees shall be in accordance with the fee schedule established by this jurisdiction. (Ord. 1991 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1781 §4(part), 1997; Ord. 1237(part), 1976).
15.22.070 General requirements.
All swimming pools constructed and maintained hereunder shall comply as well with all state laws and regulations. Structural drawings for construction of swimming pools other than aboveground swimming pools shall be certified by a registered engineer or licensed architect. (Ord. 1991 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1781 §4(part), 1997; Ord. 1237(part), 1976).