(a) Definition. As defined in this section a pond is any outdoor excavation capable of containing excess of two (2) feet of water at its deepest point and is less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet (approximately one-half acre).
(b) A building permit is required to construct a pond.
(c) Ponds shall be conditionally permitted in all zoning Districts.
(d) Ponds, except for koi ponds, are not permitted on lots which are less than one (1) acre in size.
(e) The maximum surface area shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the net acreage of the parcel.
(f) The side slope of a pond shall be horizontal to vertical at a ratio of 3:1. The ratio shall be maintained to a depth of seventeen (17) feet. If the horizontal to vertical ratio is less than 3:1, then and in that circumstance a six (6) foot fence shall be required around the circumference of the pond.
(g) To prevent adverse effects of drainage to adjoining properties, a drainage system shall be installed to accommodate overflows and surface drainage from pond development, then diverted to a suitable outlet or drainage ditch.
(h) All ponds shall be located in the rear yard only.
(i) A pond shall have one-hundred (100) feet minimum setback from any street right-of-way.
(j) Pond excavations may not be refilled with any sort of construction or hazardous debris.
(k) The construction of ponds is subject to subdivision regulations.
(Ord. 20-26. Passed 12-21-20.)