A private swimming pool shall be any pool or open tank, where swimming is normally permitted, not located within an enclosed building, and containing or normally capable of containing water to a depth at any point greater than one and one-half (1½) feet, eighteen (18) inches.
(a) A pool is intended and is to be used for the enjoyment of the occupants of the principal use of the property on which it is located.
(b) All pools and ponds shall be walled or fenced as to prevent uncontrolled access by children and animals.
(c) A permit is required for any pool or body of water over one and one-half (1½) feet in depth, eighteen (18) inches. A written description of the location and sketch showing location on the site shall accompany the permit application. The permit must show the location of the pool and filter, with the dimension of each property line and location of the fence. These plans should indicate how pool backwashing and pool drainage are to be accomplished and to where.
(d) A portable pool with a depth of less than one and one-half (1½) feet eighteen (18) inches shall not require a permit.
(e) Above ground pools with access ladders, stairs, or similar apparatus for this type of pool shall be removed and placed where small children cannot access these climbing devices when the pool is not in use or is left unattended.
(f) A fence must be constructed around the pool or pond or around the property where the pool or pond is located. Minimum height of four (4) feet and a maximum of six (6) feet.
(g) lnground pools need to have a fence and a gate with a lock or with an alarm.
(h) A swimming pool shall not be located closer than ten (10) feet from any property line of the property on which it is located: provided, further, that the pump and filter installation shall be located not closer than twenty (20) feet to any property line. Paved walks adjoining a pool may not be closer than five (5) feet from a property line.
(i) The pool or pond, including the walks or paved areas or accessory structures adjacent thereto, shall not be constructed to extend into the required front or side yards.
(j) A property for a private pond or lake shall contain at least two (2) acres of land.
(k) Any lighting used to illuminate the pool or pond area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining properties.
(Ord. 27-2022. Passed 11-2-22.)