(A) Definition. As defined in this section a
POND is any outdoor excavation capable of containing in excess of 2 feet of water at its deepest point and is less than 20,000 square feet (approximately ½ acre), is subject to the requirements in the zoning code § 150.35 on swimming pools. The construction of a pond as defined above shall meet all the requirements of the zoning code, including but not limited to front, side and rear setback requirements, fencing and drainage.
(B) To construct a pond as defined above in the city, an application for a permit must be submitted to the Safety-Service Director prior to any excavation.
(C) The minimum size of a pond within the city shall be 1½ acres.
(D) A fence as defined in § 150.36 of the code is required to surround a pond.
(E) Any property containing a pond as defined by this section annexed to the city after the effective date of this section shall comply with the fencing requirement in division (D) above.
(F) All ponds in existence prior to the effective date of this section shall not be subject to these regulations.
(Ord. 03-02-011, passed 4-14-2003)