No private swimming pool, except for portable swimming pools with a diameter less than twelve (12) feet, a water surface of less than 150 square feet and a depth of one and one-half (1.5) feet, shall be allowed in any district, except as an accessory use and unless it complies with all the following conditions and requirements:
(a) The pool is to be used solely for the enjoyment of the occupants and their guests of the principal use of the property on which it is located.
(b) The pool may not be located in the front yard area nor closer than ten (10) feet to the rear or side lot line.
(c) The pool or entire yard in which the pool is located shall be walled or fenced to prevent uncontrolled access by children from the street or adjacent properties. The fence or wall shall be not less than four (4) feet in height and maintained in good condition with a gate or lock. Rails are not permitted in place of a wall or fence. See also Section 1131.07(g): Pool and Patio Fencing, for height limits for pool fences in the interior of a lot.
(d) The required fencing shall be in place within thirty (30) days after the swimming pool is constructed and filled.
(e) Prior to construction or erection of a private swimming pool, a zoning certificate is obtained.
(f) Approved Fence. An approved fence for a swimming pool shall be constructed so that the horizontal members are on the pool side of the enclosure and vertical members are not more than three inches apart. A building or existing wall may be used as part of such enclosure and all gates and doors shall be designed to self-close and self-lock and shall be kept locked when the pool is not in actual use or is left unattended. When the pool is above ground and the sides of the pool are forty-eight (48) inches high, or higher, and if all ladders are removed when not in use, they may serve as meeting the four (4) foot fence requirements.
(Ord. 2020-4053. Passed 1-7-21.)