Chapter 15.45
SWIMMING POOLS
Sections:
15.45.010 Fencing required.
Every person in possession of land within the city, whether as owner, purchaser under contract, lessee, tenant, or licensee, on which there is situated an excavated or portable swimming pool, fish pond, or other artificial body of water which contains water 18 inches or more in depth at any point shall erect and maintain on the lot or premises upon which the pool or body of water is located an adequate fence four feet or more in height sufficient to make the pool or body of water inaccessible to small children. Any gate or door in such enclosure shall be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device designed to keep and capable of keeping the gate or door securely closed at all times when not in actual use, which device shall be at least three feet above ground level or otherwise made inaccessible from the outside by small children. [Ord. 2022-03 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 7-3 § 1, 1984. Formerly 15.12.010].
15.45.020 Modifications.
The planning commission may allow slight modifications, for good cause shown in individual cases, with respect to the height, nature, or location of the fence, wall, gate or latches, or the necessity therefor, provided the degree of protection is not reduced by such modifications. [Ord. 2022-03 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 7-3 § 2, 1984. Formerly 15.12.020].
15.45.030 Application.
Because of the necessity of protecting the health and safety of the residents of the city and, in particular, small children, this chapter shall apply both to new construction and to any existing facilities. [Ord. 2022-03 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 7-3 § 3, 1984. Formerly 15.12.030].
15.45.040 Penalties.
Any person who permits or allows the unlawful creation or continuance of a situation in violation of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $250.00 for each offense. Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of this chapter is committed or continued by such person, and shall be punishable as provided in this section for each such offense; provided, however, that no person shall be punished for a violation of this chapter unless such person has first received a written warning from the city administrator or the chief of police notifying him or her of the violation, and such person fails to remedy the situation creating the violation within 14 days. [Ord. 2022-03 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 7-3 § 4, 1984. Formerly 15.12.040].