A private swimming pool means any pool, whirlpool 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 (1-1/2) feet, intended for private use.
No private swimming pool shall be allowed in any 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) It may not be located, including any walks or paved areas or accessory structures adjacent thereto, closer than ten (10) feet to any property line or the property on which located. (Ord. 113-9. Passed 1-17-94.)
(c) Swimming pool, or the entire property on which it is located, shall be so walled or fenced so as to prevent uncontrolled access by children from the street or from adjacent properties. The pool structure itself shall not be considered as the required wall or fence. Such fence or wall shall not be less than four (4) feet or more than six (6) feet in height. Any gate or fence that is part of the fence structure shall be self-closing and/or self-locking. The fence shall be of open construction if it is along a public street or alley; otherwise it may be solid or open in construction. The fence or wall shall be maintained in good order at all times.
(d) Any aboveground permanent pool shall conform to the requirements set forth herein. Aboveground pools shall meet the requirements set forth in Section (c), or be so walled by a fence of not less than two (2) feet in height that attaches to the top rail of the pool structure. The pool ladder shall be protected by a self-closing and self-locking gate. Any pool or tank which remains in place throughout the year shall be considered permanent.
(Ord. 117-13. Passed 8-16-21.)