(A) Approval by the Zoning Administrator or their designee in accordance with § 198.03 (Non-Permit Approvals) of this title shall be required for swimming pools having a depth of 24 inches at any point and a surface area exceeding 150 square feet.
(B) Each application for a permit to construct or erect a swimming pool shall be accompanied by plans of sufficient detail to show:
(1) The proposed location of the pool and its relationship to the principal building on the lot.
(2) The size of the pool.
(3) Fencing and other fixtures existing and proposed on the lot, including utility location and trees.
(4) The location, size, and types of equipment to be used in connection with the pool, including, but not limited to, filter unit, pump fencing, and the pool itself.
(5) That the requirements contained in § 205.18(B) and (C) (Swimming Pool Protection) of this title will be satisfied including submission and approval of a site plan according to the requirements of Chapter 199 (Site Plan Review).
(C) All swimming pools for which a permit is required and granted shall be provided with safeguards to prevent children from gaining uncontrolled access. This can be accomplished with fencing, screening, or other enclosure, or any combination thereof, of sufficient density as to be impenetrable. If fences are employed, they shall be at least 4 feet in height. The bottoms of the fences shall not be more than 4 inches from the ground nor shall any open space in the fence be more than 4 inches. Fences shall be of a noncorrosive material and shall be constructed as to be not easily climbable. All fence openings or points of entry into the pool enclosure shall be equipped with gates or doors. All gates or doors to swimming pools shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices placed at a sufficient height so as to be inaccessible to all small children. The fencing requirements of § 205.18 (Swimming Pool Protection) need only be provided around the means of access on aboveground pools which have 4 feet high, vertical or outward inclined side walls. Prior to filling the pool, the approved fence and/or screen must be completely in place and inspected and approved by the City Building Official.
(D) In all residential districts, swimming pools and any attached or functionally related deck that is more than 30 inches above grade shall be set back 10 feet from all adjoining lots and, except for fences and pump enclosures, shall be located at least 10 feet away from any other building or structure on the same lot and shall not be located within a drainage or utility easement or required buffer yard. Swimming pools shall not be located beneath utility lines or over underground utility lines of any type. Swimming pools shall not be permitted in a front yard or in the area between the street right-of-way and the minimum required building side yard setback line.
(Ord. 2011-06-07A, passed 6-7-2011)