The purpose of this section is to promote the public health, safety and welfare through the regulation of swimming pool facilities.
(a) No private swimming pool exclusive of swimming pools containing less than 1.5 feet of water, shall be located in any zoning district except as an accessory use, and shall comply with the following requirements.
(1) The pool is intended to be used and is used solely for the enjoyment of the occupants of the property on which it is located and their guests.
(2) The pool must be located in the rear yard provided that it shall not be located closer than ten feet to any property line or easement.
(3) Pools shall not be located in utility or storm easements.
(4) The pool, or the property upon which it is located, shall be walled or fenced in such a manner as to prevent uncontrolled access. No such fence shall be less than four feet in height, and it shall be maintained in good condition with a gate and lock.
(5) A temporary zoning permit is required for the seasonal use of a portable or inflatable pool that contains, or is designed to contain, 1.5 feet of water or more.
(b) A community or club swimming pool is a primary use, and shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) The pool is used solely for the enjoyment of the members and their guests of the association or club under whose ownership or jurisdiction the pool is operated.
(2) The pool and accessory structures thereto, including the area used by bathers, shall not be located closer than seventy-five feet to any property line or easement.
(3) The pool, its accessory facilities and all of the area used by bathers shall be so walled or fenced as to prevent uncontrolled access to the facility. The fence or wall shall not be less than six feet in height and maintained in good condition with a gate and a lock.
(4) Exterior lighting shall be so shaded or directed that it does not direct light onto adjacent properties.
(5) The swimming pool's parking lot shall comply with the off-street parking and loading requirements of Chapter 1158.
(Ord. 18-10. Passed 3-5-18.)