An resolution to amend relevant portions of Article 16, Section 16.17 to cross reference the access restrictions on hot tubs and pools allowed under the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF DEXTER:
SECTION 1. MODIFY SECTION 16.17 AS FOLLOWS
Pools and hot tubs shall meet the standards outlined below, in addition to other applicable standards of this Ordinance.
- Location: Swimming pools shall be located in a side or rear yard. Hot tubs shall be located in a side, rear, or waterfront yard.
- Setbacks: Swimming pools shall be at least ten (10) feet from side and rear lot lines. Hot tubs shall be at least ten (10) feet from side and rear lot lines and at least 35 feet from waterbodies.
- Access: Swimming pools and hot tubs shall have restricted access by at least one (1) of the methods below:
- Fencing: Swimming pools and hot tubs shall be surrounded by fencing at least four (4) feet high. The fence shall not be climbable. All gates shall be self-closing and self-latching;
- Elevated Pools: Elevated swimming pools and hot tubs that are at least four (4) feet above ground shall have restricted access by steps that are removed and secured when not in use or a self-closing, self-latching gate that is at least four (4) feet high;
- Building Wall: When a building wall is used as a barrier, all doors along that wall shall be equipped with alarms and the swimming pool shall have an automatic cover; and/or
- Hot Tub Cover: Hot tubs with a cover that complies with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F1346 shall not be required to have additional access restrictions. This cover shall be in place when the hot tub is not in use.
- Permitted by the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code: Methods to restrict access per the latest version of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code adopted by the State of Michigan may be allowed, with approval from the Township Building Official.
- Filling: Swimming pools and hot tubs shall not be filled until the applicable access restrictions have been satisfactorily installed.
SECTION 3. PUBLICATION: This resolution shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation as required by law.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall become effective seven (7) days after its publication following final adoption or as required by law.
SECTION 5. REPEAL: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
I, Michelle Stamboulellis, Clerk of the Dexter Township, County of Washtenaw, State of Michigan hereby certify adoption of Resolution No. 2024-___ by the Dexter Township Board of Trustees assembled at a Regular Meeting held on September 17, 2024.
