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)

10-12-4: OUTDOOR LIGHTING:

Whenever outdoor lighting is to be used on a property, the light fixture shall be so placed that the light rays are generally directed downward and/or away from properties and from the vision of passing motorists. (1984 Code § 5-9-6)

10-12-5: HORSES; PRIVATE STABLES:

   A.   Minimum Lot Area: The minimum lot area upon which a horse may be kept is one acre, and two (2) horses may be kept for each twenty thousand (20,000) square feet by which the parcel of land exceeds one acre.

   B.   Location Of Stables: Private stables and paddocks shall be located on the rear half of the lot and not closer than twenty feet (20') to any property line, nor closer than forty feet (40') from any dwelling on the same or adjoining property. (1984 Code § 5-9-12)

10-12-6: SATELLITE RECEIVING DISHES:

   A.   Location: Satellite receiving dishes shall not be located in a required front yard or in a side yard which adjoins a street or road. Satellite receiving dish posts or legs may not be any closer to any side or rear property line than the diameter of the dish.

   B.   Height Limit: Ground mounted dishes may be no greater than fifteen feet (15') in height. Roof mounted dishes and dishes mounted on poles which are bolted to principal buildings must conform to the zoning district height limit.

   C.   Advertising Prohibited: No form of advertising or identification is allowed on the dish or framework other than the manufacturer's small identification plates or other identifying marks which shall not exceed one square foot in size.

   D.   Color: Satellite receiving dishes must be neutral in color. (1984 Code § 5-9-21)

10-12-7: SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS:

Solar energy systems shall not project above the ridge line of the roof on any building in the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and B-1 districts. (1984 Code § 5-9-22)

10-12-8: MAILBOXES:

The clustering of groups of mailboxes is hereby prohibited. It shall be illegal to place more than two (2) mailboxes upon any parcel of real estate, except where more than two (2) mailboxes are necessary to serve apartments, single-family residences or businesses actually located upon the parcel where the mailboxes are located. This section shall not apply to clustered groups of mailboxes existing January 1, 1991. (Ord. 1991-1, 1-2-1991)

10-12-9: CEMETERIES:

Cemeteries, crematories, and mausoleums shall provide an entrance on a major street or road with ingress or egress so designed as to minimize traffic congestion, shall provide required off street parking space and shall provide a minimum size six foot (6') high wall; or minimum three foot (3') thick, six foot (6') high evergreen hedge; or provide a minimum twenty feet (20') of permanently maintained planting strip on all property lines abutting any residential district. (1984 Code § 5-9-10; amd. 2010 Code)