A. Pools of five thousand (5,000) gallons or more capacity shall not be located within ten feet (10') of any side or rear lot line nor within six feet (6') of any principal structure or frost footing. Pools shall not be located within any required setback from any public streets.
B. Pools shall not be located beneath overhead utility lines nor over underground utility lines of any type or within ten feet (10') of any such utility lines.
C. Pools shall not be located within any private or public utility, walkway, drainage or other easement.
D. In the case of in-ground pools, due precautions shall be taken during the construction period to:
1. Avoid damage, hazards or inconvenience to adjacent or nearby property.
2. Assure that proper care shall be taken in stockpiling excavated material to avoid erosion, dust or other infringement onto other adjacent property.
E. To the extent feasible, back-flush water or water from pool drainage shall drain on the owner's property or into approved public drainage ways. Such water shall not drain onto adjacent or nearby private land.
F. The Filter unit, pump, cleaning unit and any other noise making mechanical equipment shall be located at least thirty feet (30') from any adjacent or nearby residential structure and not closer than ten feet (10') to any lot line. In all cases, noise from such shall not be detectable at any property line and if detectable, shall be enclosed in an improved sound resistant enclosure.
G. Lighting for the pool shall be directed into or onto the pool and not onto adjacent property.
H. A safety fence set back a distance of at least four feet (4') from the edge of the water surface or pool side of a nonclimbable type of at least four feet (4') in height shall completely enclose the pool from ground level up to the minimum four foot (4') height. Any gate or door in the fence shall be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device for keeping the gate or door securely closed at all times when not in actual use.
I. Water in the pool shall be maintained in a suitable manner to avoid health hazards of any type. Water shall be subject to periodic inspection by the Community Health Officer.
J. All wiring, lighting, installation of heating unit, grading, installation of pipes and all other installations and construction shall require appropriate permits and shall be subject to inspection by public inspectors.
K. Climbable facilities of any kind which could be utilized in any way shall be kept set back a minimum of five feet (5') from the outside edge of all safety fences or pool-side walls surrounding swimming pools.
L. Any proposed deviation from these standards and requirements shall require a variance in accordance with the normal zoning procedures.
M. Safety fencing during construction of in-ground pools shall be provided during all phases of construction.
N. Required safety fencing shall be completely installed within three (3) weeks following installation of the pool and prior to pool being filled or prior to final occupancy inspection.
O. Nuisances, such as undue noise, lighting onto adjacent property, health and safety hazards, damage to nearby vegetation and the like are hereby prohibited.
P. Filling of pools via fire hydrants and other public means shall require prior approval by the Public Works Superintendent.
Q. Drainage of pools onto public streets or other public drainage ways shall require prior approval by the Public Works Superintendent.