Swimming pools located in a residential district shall be subject to the following regulations:
A. Location:
1. In-Ground Swimming Pools: The water containment area of an in-ground swimming pool (as measured from the exterior face), as well as any above ground accessory equipment to the swimming pool, including, without limitation, filters, pumps, or heaters, shall not be located:
a. In the front yard of a lot;
b. Within ten feet (10') of any lot line;
c. Within any required minimum corner lot side yard setback;
d. Within ten feet (10') of a principal structure; or
e. Within the minimum setbacks required by section 10-12-3 of this title, if applicable.
2. Above-Ground Swimming Pools: The water containment area of an above-ground swimming pool (as measured from the exterior face), as well as any above ground accessory equipment to the swimming pool, including, without limitation, filters, pumps, or heaters, shall not be located:
a. In the front yard of a lot;
b. Within a distance of any lot line of the sum of ten feet (10') plus one foot (1') for every foot of height of the above-ground swimming pool;
c. Within any required minimum corner lot side yard setback;
d. Within ten feet (10') of a principal structure; or
e. Within the minimum setbacks required by section 10-12-3 of this title, if applicable.
B. Water Containment Area Included In Calculations: The total square footage of the water containment portion of a swimming pool, as measured from the exterior face of the water containment portion of the swimming pool walls, shall be included in calculating the impervious surface coverage of the property pursuant to section 10-5-7 of this chapter. The total square footage of the water containment portion of an above-ground swimming pool, as measured from the exterior face of the water containment portion of the swimming pool walls, shall also be included in calculating the gross floor area and total lot coverage area restrictions of the property pursuant to sections 10-5-6 and 10-5-8, respectively, of this chapter.
C. Use Restrictions:
1. Swimming pools accessory to a single-family dwelling, where used solely by the residents of the lot on which they are located or their invited guests, are a permitted accessory use.
2. Swimming pools shall be permitted only upon the issuance of a special use permit if a swimming pool is intended for use by: a) members and guests of a not for profit club or organization; or b) a group of residents of a multiple-family building, street or block, subdivision, neighborhood, or other specific and defined area of residences. (Ord. 2018-22, 10-22-2018)