There seems to be a discrepency and lack of definition as to what differences there are between "above ground" and "kiddie pool".

Here are the both of them defined by the manufacturers.

1. Above Ground= swimming pools that have an exterior wall of machined sheet metal construction formed into a continuous circular or oval shape. Support or reinforcing posts are located around the perimeter of the pool and serve to strengthen and maintain the pool wall in the desired position. Conventionally, various components make up these post assemblies and may include upper and lower rails for engaging and covering the upper and lower edges of the metal pool wall, some form of plate connectors which serve to mount the vertical posts in position and which may also be used to secure sections of ledges around the top of the pool wall. Some form of cap is usually fastened to finish the top of the post assembly. These are usually sold by companies such as Kayak Pools, Doughboy, Paradise Pools, etc.

2. Kiddie Pool = They contain from less than 200 but no more than 4,000 gallons of water.  They are no deeper than 3 feet and no larger than 15 feet in any dimension.  They

• have no filtration, or small combined pump and filter units. These are 'installed' by the purchaser and are sold for use by children. They are usually made from pliable plastic and are sold by stores such as Target, WalMart, Meijer, etc.

With both of these being clearly defined, I think that we can understand that what is being seen in the yards of residents are clearly within the "kiddie pool" definition, though probabbly bigger than you would usually think of a kiddie pool.

Hope that this helps.

Have a great day

Are you kidding me???  It is VERY clear that the above ground pools in some yards are just that...ABOVE GROUND POOLS!  They may be smaller than the conventional above ground pool definition, but if you need a ladder to get into it, IT'S AN ABOVE GROUND POOL!!!  Not to mention, the ones that I have seen DO have small filters in them!  A kiddie pool is one that you can drain and put up daily.  You CANNOT do that with the ones we are referring to!

I think people are putting the cart before the horse here. In order to change the covenants or by laws it would take t 2/3 majority vote by eligable members. That meens members in good standing. ie; dues paid up to date.

I think a list of people who are not paid up should have their names posted on here and what action if any has been taken against them. After this has been determined and brought to light with proper action taken. A lein placed on their homes for the entire amount owed. I for one am tired of free loaders living here, not paying dues and getting the benefits of those that do.

As far as the pools go, we have less than 8 years and that same 2/3 majority vote can do away with the hoa all together, eliminate restrictions or just have the board responsible for mowing, snow removal and lawn maintainance. That would imply that you own your property and may do with it as you please. People are not going to make an investment in most cases and trash the place. Those who would do that will do it with or with out an hoa.

If you do not live on a lake and are not going to block your neighbors view, who cares. Put up the pool.