ORD1972241ORDINANCE #241
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE SECTION 12. 16 OF 'l1IE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGO:
REGULA TING SWIMMING POOLS
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THE COMMON COUNCIL OF nlE CI TY OF MUSKEGO t WISCONSIN, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Section 12.16 of the Municipal Code is created
to read as follows:
Section 1. Definition. '!he term "private swimming pool" is
hereby defined as a receptacle for water, whether above or below
ground, intended for use by the owner, his friends and invited
friends, for bathing or swimming.
Section 2. Permit Required. All pools of 1500 gallons
capacity shall be registered with the Building Inspector
who shall charge therefor a registration fee of $5.00. All
pools using electrical equipment shall require a permit.
- Section 3. Location. No pool, surfaced terraces, sun decks
and walks shall be permitted closer than 5 feet to a lot line
and in no case shall it be in the front yard of the principal
building.
Section 4. Fencing requirements.
(a) In ground pools shall be completely fenced, before
filling, by a permanent, sturdy fence not less than 4 feet
or more than 6 feet. Access to any such pool shall be through
a gate or gates in the fence, equipped with a lock or self-
closing, self-latching device placed at the top of the gate.
(b) Above ground pools having a height of less than 30
inches above ground at any portion of the pool side wall or
any device which can be used to climb up and enter the pool
shall be fenced the same as in ground pools or covered when
not in use by a sturdy and secure pool cover, or emptied.
r- Section 5. Electrical Installations.
(a) Lights intended to illuminate the pool shall be shie1d~d
to direct light only on the pool.
(b) The following parts of swimming pools shall not be
placed under existing service-drop conductors or any other open
overhead wiring; nor shall such wiring be installed above the
following:
(1) Swimming pool and the area extending 10 feet horizontal!
from the inside of the walls of the pool.
(2)
(3)
Diving structure.
Observation stands, towers or platforms.
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Ordinance 1241 - Cont'd.
Page 2.
Section 6. Nuisance. All pools designed to keep water
throughout the summer shall be maintained in such a way as
to not create a nuisance, hazard, eyesore, or otherwise
result in a substantial adverse effect on neighboring prop-
erties, or to be in any way detrimental to public health,
safety or welfare. Drainage or draining of any pool cannot
be discharged onto abutting property, but must be absorbed on
its own site or discharged systematically and regulated onto
and into the streets or city gutters which would then empty
into the City sto~ system.
Section 7. Equipment. Equipment of circulating pumps and
filters must be located as not to create a nuisance or a
noise problem and if necessary, to shield or build a protective
barrier.
SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent
with or contravening this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS .2 & DAY OF M~~~972. ,---
ATTEST:
þ=j) 4r~ City Clerk
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