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Sherman, IL Code of Ordinances
VILLAGE CODE of SHERMAN, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCES PENDING CODIFICATION
TITLE 1 ADMINISTRATION
TITLE 2 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
TITLE 3 TAXATION AND FINANCES
TITLE 4 BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS
TITLE 5 HEALTH, SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT
TITLE 6 POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY
TITLE 7 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE 8 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY
TITLE 9 BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
TITLE 10 ZONING REGULATIONS
TITLE 11 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 12
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
SECTION:
10-12-1: Screening
10-12-2: Refuse
10-12-3: Residential Swimming Pools
10-12-4: Outdoor Lighting
10-12-5: Horses; Private Stables
10-12-6: Satellite Receiving Dishes
10-12-7: Solar Energy Systems
10-12-8: Mailboxes
10-12-9: Cemeteries
10-12-10: Airports And Landing Strips
10-12-11: Streets And Railroads
10-12-12: Animal Hospitals
10-12-13: Agricultural Processing Plants
10-12-14: Country Clubs And Golf Courses
10-12-15: Golf Driving Ranges And Amusement Parks
10-12-16: Amusement Centers
10-12-17: Drive-In Theaters
10-12-18: Nursing Homes
10-12-19: Family And Commercial Daycare Homes
10-12-20: Home Occupations
10-12-21: Retail Sales For Guests Only
10-12-22: Junkyards And Salvage Yards
10-12-23: Temporary Tract Offices
10-12-1: SCREENING:
Where outdoor storage of materials, goods and products exists within business or industrial districts, such storage shall be effectively screened by a solid fence, compact hedge or similar opaque landscaped element located on the property of the party storing the material, goods, and products. Such screening shall not extend within fifteen feet (15') of any street or driveway. The screening shall be placed along property lines or, in the case of screening along a street, fifteen feet (15') from the street right of way line with landscaping between the screening and pavement. A louvered fence shall be considered solid if it blocks direct vision. (1984 Code § 5-9-1)
10-12-2: REFUSE:
All waste material, debris, refuse, or garbage not disposed of through the public sanitary sewerage system shall be kept in an enclosed building or contained on the property in a closed container designed for such purposes. The owner of vacant land shall be responsible for keeping such land free of refuse. (1984 Code § 5-9-2)
10-12-3: RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOLS:
   A.   Definition: A "residential swimming pool" is any structure that is capable of containing water of twenty four inches (24") (610 mm) or more in depth, which is used or intended to be used for swimming or recreational bathing, and which is available only to the family and guests of the householder. This includes inground, aboveground and onground swimming pools.
   B.   Building Permit And Compliance Required: This section requires a building permit for all pools over twenty four inches (24") deep that are installed after the effective date hereof. It shall be unlawful to construct, maintain, install or enlarge any residential swimming pool in the village except in compliance with the provisions of this section.
   C.   Use Restriction: The pool is intended and is to be used solely for the enjoyment of the occupants of the principal use of the property on which it is located.
   D.   Location: The pool, including any walks, paved area or accessory structures adjacent thereto, may not be closer than ten feet (10') to any adjacent residential property line; except, when the pool is screened by a privacy fence, then the pool may be located five feet (5') from a property line.
   E.   Lighting: Lights used to illuminate swimming pools shall be arranged as to reflect light away from adjoining premises and away from the vision of passing motorists.
   F.   Fencing And Gates:
      1.   Inground swimming pools shall be enclosed with fencing with self-closing gates which are to be kept locked when the pool is not in use. Such fencing shall be at least four feet (4') in height above the surrounding grade level.
      2.   Aboveground swimming pools shall be either fenced in the same manner as inground swimming pools, or if they have rigid sides at least forty eight inches (48") above the ground, they shall be equipped with removable ladders. Aboveground swimming pools with decks that do not have removable ladders or steps shall be equipped with locking gates or shall be fenced as required for inground swimming pools.
      3.   Fencing existing prior to the effective date hereof that is at least forty two inches (42") tall will be grandfathered and allowed. Existing swimming pools shall have until August 5, 2005, to comply with this subsection.
   G.   Draining, Dismantling Pools: The owner shall be responsible for draining inground pools and for draining and dismantling aboveground pools when any one of the following conditions exists:
      1.   The property becomes vacant for three (3) consecutive weeks.
      2.   Odor is detectable at property lines resulting from algae or some other substance.
      3.   Insufficient water level in the pool causing the pool sides to shift or collapse. (Ord. 2005-10, 7-5-2005)
   H.   Penalty: Failure to comply with this section will result in a fine as provided in section 10-3-10 of this title. (Ord. 2005-10, 7-5-2005; amd. 2010 Code)
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