Chapter 8 · Health and Welfare

Article 8. Swimming Pool Regulations

Sections 8-801 to 8-807 · 7 sections

8-801 Swimming Pool Regulations.

All swimming pools built within the corporate limits of the City of Riley, Kansas, in Districts Zone A-1, B-1, B-2, B-3, shall be for private purposes and restricted to noncommercial use and limited to the owners, tenants and/or their invited guests, and no charge or contribution shall be required or permitted for persons using said swimming pools.

(Ord. 1794; Ord. 1798)

8-802 Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall mean:

(a)Pool — means any jacuzzi, hot tub, or enclosure that contains two (2) foot or more depth of water which is filled regularly, overnight, and to include underground and above ground, etc. including inflatable pools

(b)Private Residential Swimming Pool — means a pool which is located on the same lot as a building containing 1, 2, or 3 residential dwelling units, and is intended for the exclusive use of the residents of that building and their guests, and has a water depth greater than 28 inches at any point.

(c)Fence — means barrier or other upright structure typically of wood, or wire to enclose an area of ground to make a boundary, control access or prevent escape.

(Ord. 1794; Ord. 1798)

8-803 Fencing required.

Each swimming pool shall be completely enclosed by a fence or other permanent enclosure around the perimeter of said pool and/or the private property which the pool is located. This enclosure or fence shall be not less than four (4) feet in height and provided with gates equipped with locks which shall be locked when the pool is not attended. Enclosures existing prior to adoption of this ordinance that are at least three (3) feet in height shall be deemed in compliance with this section so long as their condition is maintained consistent with all other provisions of this Article 8.

(Ord. 1794; Ord. 1798)

8-804 Connection to city utilities.

All private swimming pools connected to the sewer system and/or the water system shall be under the strict supervision of the City and said swimming pools may be filled or emptied during such time and hours as authorized by the City. All piping, drains and water purification equipment shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of the plumbing codes of the City. No source of water other than that secured from the City water distribution system shall be used. All electric wiring shall comply with applicable building codes.

(Ord. 1794; Ord. 1798)

8-805 Zoning and setbacks.

All persons building private swimming pools as herein authorized shall be required to comply with the requirements of the zoning ordinance. Private swimming pools shall be located behind the front building line and behind the back line of the residence and not less than nine feet from any rear or side property line. In case of corner lots, pools shall be located a distance of 20 feet from the street side property line and behind the front building like and back line of the residence. No pool shall be built on any public easements.

(Ord. 1794; Ord. 1798)

8-806 Public nuisance.

All swimming pools herein authorized shall be used, maintained, and operated in a manner that shall not constitute a public nuisance in the neighborhood where operated and any continued infringement thereof shall constitute a public nuisance.

(Ord. 1794; Ord. 1798)

8-807 Penalties.

(a)Any person found to be violating any provision of this article shall be served by the City with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof. The offender shall, within the period of time stated in such notice, permanently cease all violations.

(b)Any person who shall continue any violation beyond the time limit provided for in subsection (a), shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be fined in the amount not exceeding $100 dollars for each violation. Each 24-hour period in which any such violation shall continue shall be deemed a separate offense.

(Ord. 1798)