ORD1992758AMENDED
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO I
ORDINANCE #I50
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 12, SECTION 12.16,
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGO
Licenses and Permit: Swimming Pools
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Chapter 12, Section 12.16, of the Municipal Code of
the City of Muskego, Wisconsin, is hereby repealed and recreated
to read as follows:
SECTION 12.16 REGULATING SWIMMING POOLS
(1) Type of Pools Requiring Permits
(a) Above ground pools with a depth of 24 inches or more,
or a diameter of more than 10 feet.
(b) Spas and Hot Tubs.
(c) Inground Pools.
(d) Public Pools. All public pools shall be built and
maintained in accordance with the rules of the State
Board of Health, Chapter ISS 171.
(2) Permits Required
(a) Registration or Construction Permit.
$5.00/$1,000 of retail valuation. Minimum fee is $30.
(b) Electrical Permit.
Required for spas/pools with electrical equipment.
Minimum fee is $30. Must be taken out by electrician
licensed to work in Muskego.
(c) Plumbing Permit.
Required for spas/pool, filters and pumps requiring
plumbing connections or water supply lines. Minimum
Rarely applicable. When required, a licensed plumber
fee is $30.
must take out permit.
(3) Items Required When Applying for Pool Permit
(a) Survey or accurate drawing of the property, showing all
existing structures, proposed pool location, fencing if
utilities.
required, and location of any underground or overhead
(b) Architectural approval from homeowner's association, or
developer, if applicable.
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Ordinance #750 Page 2
(c) Brochure showing the type, style, etc., of the pool to
be installed.
(d) Location of well, if applicable.
(e) Waukesha County Health Department approval for
properties served by a private septic system.
(f) Pool height above highest point of grade (above ground
pools only).
(9) Type and height of fence, if proposed, showing gate and
latch details, or other method used to prevent
unauthorized access.
(h) Show any changes in finish grade around pool.
(i) Proof of site inspection by Digger's Hotline.
(j) If constructing a deck, information regarding material
type, component size and spacing, as well as railing
details, shall be submitted. All construction to meet
requirements of Wisconsin Uniform Bldg. Code t30.44.
(4) Location
No pool, surrounding decks, surfaced terraces, sun decks, or
walks shall be permitted closer than 10 feet to a lot line.
principal building.
In no case shall a pool be located in the front yard of the
(5) Fencing Requirements
(a) Inground pools shall be completely fenced, before
filling, by a permanent, sturdy fence, not less than 4
pool shall be through a gate or gates in the fence,
feet or more than 6 feet in height. Access to any such
equipped with a lock or self-closing, self- latching
device placed at a minimum height of 3 feet above the
ground.
(b) Above ground pools having a height of less than 3 1/2
feet (42 inches) above ground at any portion of the
poolside wall are required to be fenced the same as
inground pools. When fencing is required, it shall be
installed to extend a minimum of 5 feet beyond any area
less than 42 inches high.
(c) When the height of a poolside wall is such that a fence
will not be required (42 inches or higher), all
ladders, steps or other means of access to an above
access when the pool is unattended. ground pool shall be removed and/or designed to prevent
Ordinance #758 Page 3
a (6) General Pool Regulations
Lighting. Lights shall be erected so as to eliminate
direct rays and minimize reflected rays of light onto
adjoining properties and roadways. Lighting
of Wisconsin Electrical Code.
installation shall be done in accordance with the State
Safety Devices. Every swimming pool which has a
capacity for water exceeding four (4) feet in depth at
any point, shall be equipped with at least one life
preserver and/or other safety devices.
Electrical. Separation from overhead and underground
electrical wiring shall be in accordance with the State
of Wisconsin Electrical Code and/or local code.
Required electrical wiring supplying all pools shall be
installed in accordance with Article 680 of the
National Electrical Code by an electrical contractor
licensed by the City of Muskego. The following parts
of swimming pools shall not be placed under existing
wiring; nor shall such wiring be installed above the
service-drop conductors or any other open overhead
following:
1. Swimming pool and the area extending 10 feet
horizontally from the inside of the walls of the
pool.
2. Diving structure.
3. Observation stands, towers, or platforms.
The National Electrical Code requires the use of
ground Fault Interrupter's with outlets.
(7) 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
way detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare.
adverse effect on neighboring properties, or to be in any
Drainage or draining of any pool cannot be discharged onto
abutting property, but must be absorbed into the streets or
city gutters which would then empty into the city storm
system.
(8) 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.
Ordinance #15 F" Page 4
(9) Inspections Required
Inspections are required, the type and timing of which will
When applying for your permit, inquire as to inspection
vary depending upon the particular project in questions.
information.
SECTION 3: The several sections of this ordinance are declared
declared by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction to be
to be severable. If any section or portion thereof shall be
only to the specific section or portion thereof directly
invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, such decision shall apply
other provisions, sections, or portion thereof of the ordinance
specified in the decision, and not affect the validity of all
whose terms are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance
which shall remain in full force and effect. Any other ordinance
are hereby repealed as to those terms that conflict.
SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 14TH DAY OF JULY , 1992.
d Wayye G. Salentine, Mayor
ATTEST:
6/92cac
Published on the 23rd day
of July, 1992.
Adopted 6/23/92;
Amended, adopted 1/14/92
Vetoed by Mayor 6/25/92;
! AMENDED coM.M4N..co,~cIL
THECOMMON COUNCIL'OF THE CITY
Lieens& ?id Permit:Swimming Po;ols
OF MUSKEGO,.WISCONSIN, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: Chapter 12, Section ~z.is, of
the Municioal Code of'the City ofhluskego.
Wisconsin,'is hereby,redealedand recreated
breed as follows: ,SECTION 12.16 REGULATING SWIM-
MING POOLS
(1) Type of Pools Requiring Permits
inches of more, or a diameter of more than 10
(a) Above ground pools with a depth of 24
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DOOKKEEPEn,
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(bj Electrical Permit.
, Required foispa~/pobla with,electricequip-
;by elec&<an license3 to warkin Muskego.
ment: Miriimum,fee is.$30. Must be taken put
.' (c).Plumbing ,Permit.
,' Required.for spaslpool, filters and pumps
requiring. plumbing. connections or. water
'supply lines: Minimum fee is'$30. .
licensed plumber mlist,take out permit.
-Rarely applicable. When required, a
(3) Items Required When Applyingfor Pool
.(a) Surveyor anurate-drawing oftheprop-
erty, bhowing all existing shuctures,~~prop-
osed'pool location, fencing ifrequired, and lo-
cation af any~underground or overh.ead
utilities.
(b) Architectural approval horn homeow-
ner's association. or developer, ifapplicable.
(c)Brochureshowingthetype,style,etc.,of
the pool to be installed.
(d) Location of well, ifapplicable.
approval for properties nerved .by a private
(e) Waukesha County Health Department
eeptic'syetem. - (0 Pool height above highest pointbr&e
"(3"fFix and height>off&, d proped.
showing gate and la@h;details. or other
method used to prevent unauthoriqedaccehs. (h) Show any chanaes'in fi&h made ar-
Pel& ' ~
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- - ound:pool. '
(i) Pmof:of site insvection bv Dieeefs
HotIine. 6) If constructing a deck, info&ation re-
garding material type,.component size and
spacing, as well as railing details, shall be
submitted. All eonatruction to meet require-
M0.44.
ments of Wisconsin .Uniform Bldg. Code
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.(4) Location
No pool, ,surrouQding decks. surfaced ter-
raced sun decks, or walks shall be permitted
closerthan10feettoalotline.Innocaseshall
a pool be located in the front yard pfthe prin-
icipal buildin&
(5) Fencing Requirements
(a) Inground pools shall be completely
fence, not less then 4 feet or more than 6 feet
fenced, before filling, by a permanent, sturdy
in height. Access to any such pool shall,.be
through a gate orgates in the fence, equipped
with a lockor~self-closing, self-latchingdevice
placed at a minimum height of 3 feet above
the ground.
(b) Above ground pooh having a height of
less than 3 LIZ feet (42 inches) above ground
at any portion, of the poolside wall are re-
quired to be fenced the same as.inground
p 01s When fencing is requtred. it shall bein-
&led to extend a minim; of 5 feet beyond
any area less than..l+ches high.
such thab a fence will not be repuired (42 in-
(c) When the height of a poolaide will is
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be r&oyed and/or designed to prevent access means ofaccees %,an above gtpnd pqol ?hall
when .the pool is unattended.
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(6) General Pool Regulations
(a) Lighting. Lights shall be erected so as to
eliminate direct rays and minimize reflected
rays of light onto adjoining properties and
' roadways. Lighting installation shall be done
m accordance with the State of Wisconsin
swimming pool
Electrical Code.
equipped with atleastme life preserver and/
(4) feet in depth at any point. shall be
or other'safety dwicea.,.
(e) Electrical. Separation from. overhead
and undergroundelectrical wiring shall be in
trical Code andlor local code..Required.elee-
accordance with the State of Wiseorisin El&-
tried wiring supplying all pools shall be in-
stalled in accordance with Article 680 of the
Nationel Electrical Code by an electrical con-
following parts of swimming pools shall not
tractor licensed by the City of Muskego. The
:.- be placed under existing service-drop conduc-
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ATTEST: /d Jean K. Marenda
City Clerk Published on the 23n
Adopted 61:
Amended, adopted 7/
Vetoed by Mayor 61:
of July.
tori or any other openbverhead wiring; nor 6/92cac
shall such wiring be installed above the
I. Swimming pool and the area extending
walls of the pool.
10 feet horizontally from the inside of the
followi~:
2. Diving BtNCture.
3. Observation stands,'towera, or Plat
forms. The Natiogal ElectricalCode requires
the use of ground Fault ,Intej%upte<s with
outlets.
! All poolE.de+&ed.to, keep wateithrough- j out the summer sh.41 be maintainedin such a
,sore. or otherwise result in a substantial ad.
way as to not create a nuisance, hazard, eye-
'verse elTect on neighboring properties, or to
:be in any wsy~detrimental to public health,
.safety, or' welfare.~ Drainage or draining of
any pool cannnt be discharged onto abutting
property. but must be absorbed into the
streets or city gutters which-would then
empty into the city storm system.
~~ 17) Nrusance
Equipment of circulating pumps and fil-
(8) Equipment
ters must be located as not to create a nui-
,'sance or a noise problem and ifnecessary, to
shield or build a protective barrier.
(9) Inspections Required
Inspections are required. the type and tim-
ing of which will vary depending upon the
particular project in questions. Whkn apply-
ingfor your permit. inquire ae to inspection .dormation.
ordinance are declared to beseverible. If any
SECTION 3: Ths several seetiona:of this
lasction or portion thereofshall be declared by
'a decision ora CourtofeompetentjurisdiCtion
to be invalid, unlawful. or unenforceable,
.
D ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Wl82 58200 RACINE AVENUE * BOX 903 - MUSKECO. LVI 53150-0903 1414)679-4100 FAX14141 679-4106
June 27, 1992
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I, Jean K. Marenda, City Clerk of the City of Muskego, do
hereby certify that on June 25, 1992, Mayor Wayne G.
Salentine of the City of Muskego, did veto Ordinance #758,
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 12, Section 12.16, of the
Municipal Code of the City of Muskego (Licensing and
Permit: Swimming Pools), which was adopted by a vote of
7 "yes" and 0 "no" at the Common Council meeting held June
23, 1992.
CITY OF MUSKEGO
K. Marenda, CMC
ty Clerk
cc: Aldermen
Atty. Molter
I
June 25, 1992
TO : COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF MUSKEGO
To Amend Chapter 12, Section 12.16, Of The Municipal Code Of
I have vetoed the motion to adopt Ordinance #758, An Ordinance
The City Of Muskego (Licensing and Permit: Swimming Pools).
The Public Safety Committee had requested an Attorney Opinion
on whether or not to strike the reference to "Subdivision deed
restrictions" in Section 12.16(4) Location.
Attorney Molter's opinion was received on June 23, 1992, but
was not reviewed before Council adoption.
U"d "TL Waynf G. Salentine, Mayor
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
ORDINANCE #758
'x AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 12, SECTION 12.16,
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGO
Licenses and Permit: Swimming Pools 0
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN, DO ORDAIN
ion 12.16, of the Municipal Code of
in, is hereby repealed and recreated
4 inches or more,
11 be built and
les of the State
0 (2) Permits Required
inimum fee is $30.
(b) Electrical Permit.
cal equipment.
ut by electrician
(c) Plumbing Permit.
Required for spas/pool, fi+ters and pumps requiring
plumbing connections or wa.er supply lines. Minimum
fee is $30.
Rarely applicable. When req J ired, a licensed plumber
must take out permit. \ (3) Items Required When Applying for Pool Permit \ (a) Survey or accurate drawing of the Froperty, showing all
existing structures, proposed pool +cation, fencing if
required, and location of any underground or overhead
utilities. \
0 (b) Architectural approval from homeowner's
(c) Brochure showing the type, style, etc., of
developer, if applicable.
be installed.
Ordinance #758 Page 2
Location of well, if applicable.
approval for
septic system.
highest point of grade (above ground
fence, if proposed, showing gate and
other method used to prevent
finish grade around pool.
by Digger's Hotline.
as well as railing
Bldg. Code t30.44.
information regarding material
construction to meet
Location \
No pool, surrounding decks, surfaced terraces, sun decks, or
walks shall be permitted clo er than 10 feet to a lot line.
In no case shall a pool be lqated in the front yard of the
principal building. Subdivision deed restrictions must also
be conformed to.
Fencing Requirements
(a) Inground pools shall be complet! ly fenced, before
\
filling, by a permanent, sturdy \ ence, not less than 4
feet or more than 6 feet in height. Access to any such
pool shall be through a gate or gates in the fence,
equipped with a lock or self-closihg, self- latching
device placed at a minimum height of 3 feet above the
ground.
(b) Above ground pools having a height of l$ss than 3 1/2 \
poolside wall are required to be fenced the same as feet (42 inches) above ground at any portion of the
inground pools. When fencing is required, it shall be
installed to extend a minimum of 5 feet beyond any area
less than 42 inches high.
(c) When the height of a poolside wall is such that a fence
will not be required (42 inches or higher), al'l
ladders, steps or other means of access to an aFove
ground pool shall be removed and/or designed to ,prevent
access when the pool is unattended. \
Ordinance #758 Page 3
0 (6) General Pool Regulations
(a) Lighting. Lights shall be erected so as to eliminate
ng pool which has a
four (4) feet in depth at
ith at least one life
and underground
ce with the State
2. Diving structure.
ground Fault Interrupter's wit? outlets.
(7) Nuisance \
All pools designed to keep water throughoit, the summer shall
be maintained in such a way as to not create\ a nuisance,
hazard, eyesore, or otherwise result in a suLytantia1
adverse effect on neighboring properties, or t,o be in any
way detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare.
Drainage or draining of any pool cannot be discparged onto
abutting property, but must be absorbed into the,streets or
city gutters which would then empty into the city storm
system.
(8) Equipment \ \ Equipment of circulating pumps and filters must be lacated
as not to create a nuisance or a noise problem and if
necessary, to shield or build a protective barrier.
Ordinance #I50 Page 4
(9) Inspections Required
!
vary depending upon the particular project in questions.
Inspections are required, the type and timing of which will
Whenkpplying for your permit, inquire as to inspection
SECTION 3: The several sections of this ordinance are declared
to be severabh. If any section or portion thereof shall be
to be
only to the
invalid, such decision shall apply
thereof of the ordinance
of this ordinance
other ordinance
ATTEST :
City Clerk
6/92cac
\ Wayne G. Salentine, Mayor
- day , 1992.