ORD 08-19ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -19
CITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OTSEGO CITY CODE RELATED TO SWIMMING
POOLS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 2-4-2.13 of the Otsego City Code is hereby amended to
include the following provision:
8. Swimming Pool Administrative Permit $50.00
Section 2. Section 20-2-2.S of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance shall be
amended to read as follows:
Swimming Pool: Any pool, tank, depression or excavation in or above ground,
including swimming pools, spas and hot tubs but not including stormwater facilities,
which causes or has the capacity to retain water with a depth greater than thirty (30)
inches and which is intended to be used by individuals for swimming, wading or
immersion purposes.
Section 3. Section 20-16-5 of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance shall be amended
to read as follows:
20-16-5: SWIMMING POOLS:
A. All above or below ground swimming pools shall be subject to the setback
requirements for accessory structures established by Section 20-16-4 of this
Chapter.
B. Administrative Permit. An Administrative Permit shall be required for all
swimming pools as defined by Section 20-2-2 of this Ordinance that do not
require a building permit. Each application for an Administrative Permit to
construct or erect a swimming pool shall be accompanied by plans of sufficient
detail to show:
1.' The proposed location and its relationship to the other buildings and
structures on the lot.
2. The size of the pool.
3. Fencing and other fixtures existing on the lot including utility locations and
trees.
4. The location, size and types of equipment to be used in connection with
the pool, including but not limited to, filter unit, pump, fencing and the pool
itself.
5. A plan for drainage of the pool explaining drainage method and location.
6. That the requirements contained in Section 20-16-5.0 will be satisfied.
C. All swimming pools as defined by this Ordinance shall be provided with
safeguards to prevent children from gaining uncontrolled access. This may be
accomplished with fencing or other enclosure of sufficient density as to be
impenetrable.
Fences. If fences are employed, they shall be at least four (4) feet in
height. The opening between the bottom of the fence and the ground or
other surfaces shall not be more than four (4) inches. Fences shall be of a
non -corrosive material and shall be constructed so as to be not easily
climbable. All fencing openings or points of entry into the pool enclosure
shall be equipped with gates or doors. All gates or doors to swimming
pools shall be equipped with self-closing and self -latching -devices placed
at a sufficient height so as to be inaccessible to small children. All fence
posts shall be decay or corrosion -resistant and shall be set in concrete
bases or other suitable protection.
2. Accessory decks. Above ground pools with an accessory deck
constructed within three (3) feet of the pool shall install a thirty-six (36)
inch guard rail around the deck. All openings shall be equipped with self-
closing and self -latching gates.
3. Pool covers. All above ground swimming pools shall be covered when not
in use by a cover constructed of a material which prevents uncontrolled
access. Pool covers, whether they can be locked or not, do not alone
meet public safety requirements if the cover is of the type that can collect
and hold natural water.
4. Ladders. For all above -ground swimming pools utilizing a ladder for pool
access, ladders shall be removed from the pool area when not in use to
prevent uncontrolled access.
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Section 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and publication according to law.
MOTION BY: Heidner
SECOND BY: Scharber
ALL IN FAVOR: Darkenwald, Heidner, Scharber, Stockamp, Thomted
THOSE OPPOSED: None
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this Ie day of October, 2008.
CITY OF OTSEGO
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Tami Loff, Deputy City CTerk
Published: 10-22-08 Star News