Aurora kiddie poolThe City of Aurora has a new policy regarding backyard kiddie pools. Anything 18 inches or deeper needs a 4 ft. fence. (Does that include all the water retention basins and ponds the city has built to store excess rain?) I guess not.

The code will be enforced by the city’s zoning inspector, who will drive every street in Aurora once a week looking for infractions. (Why not have the residents report on each other, wouldn’t that be cheaper?) “Pool nazi” what’s next?

THE FIRST offense will be a written warning notifying the homeowner of the violation. Less than a week later, if the resident is still in violation another warning will be issued.

On the third violation, the homeowner will be cited, and liable to pay up to a $150 fine per day.

Anyone with questions to call his department at 330-562-9564. And for more information on drownings related to swimming pools, visit CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

3 Comments on Is your wading pool is too deep?

  1. Kathy says:

    I think the code is good!! But to pay the zoning inspector is a waste of money what about the police department they drive around anyway? I don’t believe its a new policy… they are trying to enforce it.

    If its the zoning inspector maybe he can serve a dual purpose and look at the run down shacks in my neighborhood! Some should be torn down!!!

  2. Jones says:

    Are you telling me I have to put a 48″ fence around my 52″ above ground pool??? That makes a lot of sense!

  3. olive says:

    to
    ‘jones’

    i suggest you call the zoning and building department to clarify the regulation