Swim Pools

SWIMMING POOLS

A.  Any manmade structure or prefabricated device, being portable or non-portable, designed for the storage, containment, retention, collection or circulation of water having a sidewall greater than fifteen (15) inches and/or a diameter greater than six (6) feet and which shall be designed or used for swimming.

All swimming pools shall be constructed so that the pool is installed below the existing grade of the surrounding yard and shall otherwise be installed into the ground. Above-ground and on-ground swimming pools are prohibited. 

For above ground enclosures, portable or non-portable, designed for the storage, containment, retention, collection, or circulation of water (wading pool) having a sidewall greater than fifteen (15) inches and/or a diameter greater than six (6) feet are prohibited.

B.  ENFORCEMENT, VIOLATION AND PENALTY

Any responsible person may be charged with an offense under this Section and upon conviction shall be punished by fine as provided in Section 405.190 and/or 500.085.