Except for public officials or employees entering the pool in the performance of their
duties, it shall be unlawful for any person to in any manner enter, swim, wade or
bathe in the pool and fountain in Market Square, which square lies between the one
hundred blocks of North Royal and North Fairfax Streets, bounded on the south side
by King Street and on the north by city hall; provided that such pool has been posted
with signs that indicate entering, swimming, wading or bathing is prohibited. (Code
1963, Sec. 23-36.1)