No private swimming pool, exclusive of storable swimming pools, shall be allowed in any residential District unless the following conditions and requirements are complied with.
A Zoning Clearance Permit shall be required for the construction or installation of any private swimming pool. The owner of the property, or their agent, shall certify that the pool will be constructed, installed, and maintained in conformance with the requirements below:
(a) Shall meet the requirements established in the 2009 International Residential Code ("IRC") Appendix G Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs.
(b) The pool is intended to be used solely for the occupants of the principal use of the property on which it is located.
(c) No pool of any kind (including storable swimming pools), including any walks, paved areas, and appurtenances thereto, shall not be in any front yard, nor closer than five (5) feet from any side or rear yard including corner lots or any other structure.
(d) The area of the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub, exclusive of decks, walks and other appurtenances, shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the area of the lot or parcel.
(e) Any private swimming pool, spa or hot tub, or the property on which the pool, spa or hot tub is located, shall be enclosed by a wall or fence constructed to prevent uncontrolled access. Such wall or fence shall meet the requirements established by the 2009 IRC Appendix G AG105 and maintained in good condition.
(f) All lights used for the illumination of the swimming pool, spa or hot tub and adjacent areas shall be designed, located, and installed so as to confine the direct beams thereof to the lot or parcel in which the swimming pool, spa or hot tub is located. (Ord. 15-23. Passed 8-14-23.)