1262.17 SWIMMING POOLS AND HOT TUBS (OUTDOOR).

   A.    Types of Pools and Hot Tubs Permitted.

      1.    Only below grade or children’s swimming pools shall be permitted in the City of Shaker Heights. Children’s swimming pools are defined as those which are a maximum of two (2) feet in depth and ten (10) feet in diameter.

      2.    Hot tubs are also permitted in the City of Shaker Heights, either below or above grade, provided that they do not exceed eight (8) feet in exterior diameter and seven (7) feet in interior diameter or four (4) feet in depth or height as measured from finished grade. Hot tubs that exceed these size requirements shall be considered swimming pools.

   B.    Conformity with Other Regulations and Permits. Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs shall be regulated subject to the Health Codes of the City of Shaker Heights, Ohio and any applicable state requirements. Mechanical equipment shall require a permit from the Building Department, if applicable.

   C.    Regulations.

      1.    Below Grade Pools. Swimming Pools shall be surrounded by a deck measuring at least four (4) feet in width. The entire pool and deck area shall be enclosed by a fence or wall of at least four (4) feet in height with a self-latching gate.

      2.    Hot Tubs. Hot Tubs shall either be secured with a locked cover or shall be entirely enclosed by a fence or wall of at least four (4) feet in height with a self-latching gate.

   D.    Landscaped Setback Required. Accessory Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs and their mechanical equipment shall be located no closer than ten (10) feet to a property line. The ten (10) foot setback shall consist of landscaping pursuant to Chapter 1253, Landscaping and Screening Regulations, and to be approved by the Zoning Administrator. No Swimming Pool or Hot Tub or its mechanical equipment shall be located within the twenty-five (25) foot landscaped yard of any lot in the I Institutional or PR Park and Recreation Districts.