(a) Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to promote the public health, safety and welfare through the regulation of swimming pool facilities which are constructed, operated or maintained as an accessory use.
(b) Private Swimming Pools. No private swimming pool, exclusive of portable swimming pools, with a diameter of less than twelve feet (12'), with a depth or sidewall height of less than eighteen inches (18") and with an area of less than one hundred (100) square feet shall be allowed in any residential district or commercial district except as an accessory use, and such pools shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) The pool is intended to be used solely for the enjoyment of the occupants of the property on which it is located and their guests.
(2) The pool may be located anywhere on the premises, except in required front yards, provided that it shall not be located closer then eight feet (8') to any property line, street, right of way or easement.
(3) The swimming pool, or the entire property upon which it is located, shall be walled or fenced in such a manner as to prevent uncontrolled access by children from the street and from adjacent properties, in addition to existing fence regulations. No such fence shall be less than four feet (4') in height and such fences shall be maintained in good condition with a self-closing and self-latching gate. Above-ground pools with minimum side height of four feet (4') and retractable ladders need not comply with fence requirements of Section 1117.11.
(4) All swimming pools and all equipment shall be maintained, cleaned and in sanitary conditions.
(5) A Zoning Certificate shall be required upon the installation of a private swimming pool, pursuant to Section 1123.01 Zoning Permit Required.
(c) Penalty. Whoever violates any provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation shall be fined in accordance with Village Ordinance 1123.11 Penalties for Violations.
(Ord. 993. Passed 4-20-20.)