HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - MC-06-890 - 07/17/2006 - Chapter 22 swimming poolsORDINANCE NO. MC-06-890
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE
MCHENRY MUNICIPAL CODE, SWIMMING POOLS
CITY OF MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have determined that it is in the best interest of the health,
safety and general welfare of the citizens of McHenry to enact regulations to address inflatable and other
types of temporary swimming pools in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Section 22-1, Defined, of Chapter 22, Swimming Pools, of the City of McHenry
Municipal Code is hereby amended by deleting the existing language and inserting the following:
Sec.22-1. Defined.
The term "swimming pool" is hereby defined as a receptacle for water fabricated from
man-made materials and having a depth capacity of twenty-four inches (24") or more, which is
intended for the immersion or partial immersion of persons, and including all appurtenant
equipment.
(a) Permanent. A swimming pool shall be considered permanent if located in the same location on
a lot for more than 6 months in any calendar year.
(b) Temporary. A swimming pool shall be considered temporary if it is located in the same or
different location on a lot for 6 months or less in any calendar year, and
i) Can be readily disassembled for storage during winter months and reassembled to its
original integrity; or
ii) Can be easily moved or carried by hand.
SECTION 2. That Section 22-3, Permit Required, of Chapter 22, Swimming Pools, of the City of
McHenry Municipal Code is hereby amended by deleting the existing language and inserting the following:
Sec. 22-3. Permit Required.
A permit shall be obtained from the City for the construction, installation, enlargement or
alteration of any permanent, private residential swimming pool and appurtenant equipment. A
temporary swimming pool, as defined herein, shall not require a permit and shall be exempt from
the requirements of this Chapter.
SECTION 3. All Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the terms and provisions hereof are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form by and under the authority of the
corporate authorities of the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois.
SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval,
and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED THIS 17TH DAY OF JULY 32006
AYES: SANTI, GLAB, SCHAEFER, WIMMER, PETERSON, CONDON
NAYS:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
MURGATROYD"
NONE
NONE
NOT VOTING: NON
APPROVED THIS 17TH DAY OF JULY , 2006
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