(a) As used in this section, "swimming pool" means any pool with a depth greater than three (3) feet at any point and with a width or diameter greater than 12 feet at any point.
(b) If accessory to a nonresidential use, or if a primary commercial use, the edge of any swimming pool shall be located not less than fifty feet from all lot lines.
(c) If accessory to a residential use, the edge of any swimming pool shall be located not less than twenty feet from any side lot line and not less than ten feet from any rear lot line. Swimming pools shall not be located in any front yard. As used in this section, "front yard" means the yard located at the front of the house, as established by projecting a line parallel with the front of the house to the side lot lines.
(d) All swimming pools shall have a continuous fence not less than four feet in height around the periphery of the pool itself. The only ingress and egress thereto shall be by a lockable gate and/or door.
(e) All swimming pools located within the setback areas set forth in subsections (b) and (c) hereof, shall be screened along any side or rear line having less than the required setback by a continuous solid fence six feet high or a continuous open fence four feet high supplemented by a strip of densely planted trees and shrubs at least four feet high at the time of
planting.
(f) Illumination of swimming pools in residentially zoned districts shall be limited to underwater lighting.
(g) Construction of a swimming pool or an in-ground pool of any size shall require the prior issuance of a City building permit.
(Ord. 280(00-01). Passed 12-6-01.)