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IkEVI~W DRAFT SWI1VIMLNG POOL AND SPA ORDLNANCE <br /> By: Glyn IL Huff, Building Official <br /> <br />Backgrounch <br /> <br />There is an increasing number of residential swimming pools and spas being <br />constructed within the City of Ramsey. Swimming pools and spas are inherently <br />dangerous unless properly secured. They can also be considered a nuisance by <br />neighbors if certain zoning requirements are not followed during and after <br />construction. Our current s~dmming pool regulation is addressed on page 31 <br />(City Code 170.015G) and consists of one para~aph: <br /> <br />Every private inground swimming pool or commercial fishing pond shall <br />be enclosed by a fence or wall not less than four (4') feet high to prevent <br />uncontrolled access by small children. <br /> <br />For 3, our information, the follo~dng item is enclosed: <br /> <br />A. Proposed Swimming Pool and Spa Ordinance (available at meeting) <br /> <br />Observations: <br /> <br />With a more comprehensive pooD'spa ordinance, the CiW ,may be able to protect the <br />property owner by placing the pool or spa in such a way that would not interfere <br />~Dth accessibility to utilities on the property. By controlling placement of the pool <br />or spa on a lot the City zDll positively contribute to the health, welfare and qualiw <br />of life of/ts citizens. <br /> <br />Recommendations: <br /> <br />Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission ad~dse City Council <br />to direct the Planning and Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing for the <br />adoption the Pool and Spa Ordinance. <br /> <br />Commission Action-' <br /> <br />Motion to recommend/not recommend that. the City Council direct the PtanrDng <br />and Zoning Commission to conduct a public heating for the possible adoption of a <br />Swimming Pool and Spa Ordinance. <br /> <br />Rexdew Checklist: <br /> <br />City Admin/strator <br />C/tv ^ ' <br /> .~u%orney <br />City En~neer <br />Community Development Director <br /> <br />X <br /> <br />Cf-fief of Police <br /> <br />Pianr~ng & Zoning' Comm. <br />Buiidiny O~.ciz! <br /> <br /> <br />