(a) Application of Section. This section shall apply to the location, protection, use and maintenance of swimming pools.
(b) Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to promote the public health, safety and general welfare through the regulation of swimming pools.
(c) Private Swimming Pools. In addition to the other requirements of this Zoning Code, all private swimming pools shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) The swimming pool shall be used solely for the enjoyment of the occupants of the property on which it is located and their guests.
(2) The swimming pool may be located anywhere in the rear yard but not closer to the required side and rear lot lines than is provided for accessary uses in that district.
(d) Public Swimming Pools. In addition to the other requirements of this Zoning Code, all public swimming pools shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) The area surrounding any fence and/or wall shall be suitably landscaped with grass, hardy shrubs and trees and maintained in good condition.
(2) Exterior lighting shall be so arranged that it does not cast light directly upon adjacent properties.
(3) Such pool facilities shall not be operated prior to 9:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.
(Ord. 186-91. Passed 10-15-92.)
(e) Security and Fencing. The provisions of the Ohio Basic Building Code relating to security and/or fencing of pools shall be applicable to all private and public pools in the City. The Ohio Basic Building Code is adopted by reference in Chapter 1420 of these Codified Ordinances.
(Ord. 135-96. Passed 3-21-96.)