(a) Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to promote the public health, safety and welfare through the regulation of community and club swimming pools.
(b) Definition. Community pool is a pool owned and operated by a homeowner
association or a condominium association. Club pool is owned and operated by a corporation, association, for a civic, social, educational, or recreational purpose, to which membership is required for participation and which are not primarily open to the public.
(c) General Regulations.
(1) The pool is intended solely for use of the members and guests of the association or club who own and operate the pool.
(2) The pool and their associated bathing facilities shall be located on land owned by the association or club. It shall be 3 feet from the property lines and 3 feet from the right(s)-of-way.
(3) Parking regulations in Section 1125.05 shall be adhere to.
(4) Fences.
A. Permanent in-ground swimming pools shall be fully enclosed by an approved fence not less than four ( 4) feet in height to prevent any access to the pool except through a controlled access point. Fences for in-ground pools shall be approved as part of the zoning permit process for the pool. Permanent above-ground swimming pools shall be enclosed by either a fence or pool wall not less than four ( 4) feet in height, as measured from grade at the base of the wall, to prevent access to the pool except through a controlled access point. Doors and gates shall be equipped with suitable locking devices to prevent unauthorized access.
B. A fence enclosure may not be required for above-ground pools if the pool has non-climbable vertical sides not less than 4 feet in height, as measured from grade at the base of the wall, and any access steps or ladders are removed when the pool is not in use. A swimming pool cover is not considered to be a suitable alternative to the enclosure requirements set forth herein.
(Ord. 2013-038. Passed 5-8-13.)