There shall be allowed in the city only permanent, in-ground swimming pools, constructed in a rear yard, and subject to the following limitations.
(A) The minimum lot size shall be that of the applicable zoning district.
(B) The distance from any edge of the pool to any property line shall be at least ten feet.
(C) If a swimming pool is detached from the main building on the lot, the distance from that main building to the nearest point of the swimming pool shall be at least 15 feet. A swimming pool may be a part of the main building on the lot, such as within a wall enclosure of the main building.
(D) A security fence at least four feet in height, but no more than six feet in length shall surround the pool for safety purposes. Any gate or other entry through the fence must be capable of being locked.
(E) No inflatable domes, covers, or other raised structures over the pool shall be allowed.
(F) Landscaping adequate to provide those using the pool with privacy from the street and from adjoining houses shall be effected. Plans for the landscaping must be included with the application for a building permit filed with the city.
(G) Adequate screening shall be provided for all pool equipment, such as heaters and chlorinators, and at least ten feet from the nearest property line.
(H) (1) External lighting may be permitted at the pool site. Plans for any such external lighting must be included with the application for a building permit filed with the city.
(2) External pool lighting shall be permitted only when such lights are directed at the pool and are arranged so as not to cause a nuisance to neighboring residences or the traveling public.
(3) External pool lighting shall be terminated at 11:00 p.m.
(I) Construction of any swimming pool shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of the BOCA Code for swimming pools, the National Electrical Code for swimming pools, and the Louisville Metro Health Department regulations on swimming pools.
(2008 Code, § 15.20.010) Penalty, see § 154.99