Chapter 8 · Health and Welfare

Article 1. General Provisions

Sections 8-101 to 8-102 · 2 sections

8-101 Nuisance lighting.

(a)No person shall install, maintain and/or use an outdoor visible light or other source of illumination which is on private property and produces glare or direct illumination across a property line in a residential area of such intensity that it creates a nuisance or unreasonable interferes with the use or enjoyment of adjacent property.

(b)Outside lights must be made up of a light source and reflector so that, acting together, the light beam is controlled and not directed across a property line.

(c)This section shall not apply to street lights or lights installed, maintained and use in connection with the use and operation of any outdoor stadium, amphitheater, or athletic field which is open to the public.

(d)To effect legal relief persons directly affected may sign a complaint in municipal court.

(Code 2003)

8-102 Swimming provisions.

Private swimming pools in the city shall be protected and enclosed with a fence or wall enclosure at least 60 inches in height. Gates leading to such pools shall be latched when not under the supervision of an adult. Such latch shall reasonably ensure against accidental access to the pool by children. Fencing for the entire yard in which a swimming pool is located is acceptable provided such fence or wall complies with the above requirements and is not in conflict with the city’s zoning regulations. In lieu of the fencing specified above, such swimming pool may be protected and enclosed, when not under the supervision of an adult, by means of a power safety cover meeting the most recent specifications approved by the American Society for Testing and Materials for swimming pool covers under the fixed designation standard F 1346 (ATSM 1346).

(Code 2003)