What are the rules & regulations regarding pools?

City ordinance regarding pools: 9.311 Any swimming pool [including wading pools] in any district shall 1. be located at least 10 feet from the nearest property line, unless a greater segregation is required by Subparagraph 9.09, 2. be so walled or fenced as to prevent uncontrolled access by children from the street or any adjacent property, 3. be screened by a chain-link, masonry wall or solid fence at least six feet high on any side facing the property line of any property in a Residential District, if said pool is located within any part of a required side or rear yard. 9.312 No swimming pool shall be permitted in any Residential District unless such pool (1) is owned and operated by a public agency, (2) is accessory to a residential use, or (3) is accessory to a non-residential use which is permitted in each district. Except for a pool owned and operated by a public agency, no pool shall be permitted in any Residential District unless the pool is intended for the use of, and is used by, only the occupants of the principal use of the property on which the pool is located, or their guests. In summary, if you have an in-ground, above-ground, or wading pool, it MUST be fenced in by a 6' sturdy fence (chain link is now acceptable under the Ordinance). This WILL BE ENFORCED by our Code Enforcement Officer, and you could receive a citation. We also suggest you empty wading pools on a daily basis to prevent the spread of mosquitoes. Also, in-ground pools require a permit before you install one.