A “private swimming pool” as regulated herein, means any pool or open tank not located within a completely enclosed building and containing water to depth, at any point greater than twenty-four (24) inches. A private spa or hot tub with a lockable cover shall not be considered as a “swimming pool” subject to the provisions of this Section. No swimming pool, exclusive of portable swimming pools with an area of less than 100 square feet, shall be allowed in any residential district unless the following conditions and requirements are complied with:
(a) The pool is intended to be used solely by the occupants of the principal use of the property on which it is located.
(b) Such pool, including any walks, paved areas, and appurtenances thereto, shall not be located in any front yard, or closer than ten (10) feet to any property line or structure.
(c) Any private swimming pool, or the property on which the pool is located, shall be enclosed by a wall or fence constructed so as to prevent uncontrolled access. Such wall or fence shall not be less than four feet in height, maintained in good condition, and affixed with an operable gate and lock, secured when the pool is not in use.
(d) All lights used for the illumination of the swimming pool and adjacent areas shall be designed, located and installed so as to confine the direct beams thereof to the lot or parcel on which the pool is located.
(e) No portable or permanent pool shall be installed in the front yard.
A zoning permit shall be required for the construction or installation of any private swimming pool, except portable pools that are seasonally erected. The owner of the property, or his agent, shall certify that the pool will be constructed, installed and maintained in conformance with the above requirements.
(Ord. 07-8. Passed 3-19-07; Ord. 2007-13. Passed 8-13-07.)