A private swimming pool, including farm ponds, shall be any pool, lake or open tank not located within a completely enclosed building and containing or normally capable of containing water to a depth at any point greater than one and one-half feet. No such swimming pool, exclusive of portable swimming pools with a diameter less than 12 feet or with an area of less than 100 square feet, shall be allowed an “R” District except as an accessory use and unless it complies with the following conditions and requirements:
(A) 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.
(B) Private swimming pools, including any walks or paved areas or accessory structures adjacent thereto, shall not be closer than five feet to any property line of the property on which located.
(C) Below-ground swimming pools located within the corporate limits of the village shall be surrounded by a fence, not less than four feet in height and all openings, doorways and entrances into said pool area shall be equipped with gates of equal height with said fence, which gates shall be provided with latches, all in good condition. Above-ground pools shall have a locking ladder, side walls or a fence, or a combination of, at least four feet in height and openings and entrances shall conform to below ground pool requirements.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)