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Ada City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1169

Swimming Pools

1169.01 PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS.

   (a)   A private swimming pool, including ponds, as regulated herein, shall be any pool or spa, lake, retention tank, or open tank not located within a completely enclosed building. No such swimming pool shall be allowed except as an accessory use and unless it complies with the following conditions and requirements:
      (1)   The pool is intended and is to be used solely for the enjoyment of the occupants of the principal building of the property on which it is located and their guests.
      (2)   The pool may be located anywhere on the premises except in required front yards, provided it shall conform to the required setback from any property line for the applicable district and all other requirements of said district.
 
   (b)   No zoning certificate shall be required for construction or alteration of existing use under this section.
(Ord. 2006-02. Passed 5-16-06.)
 

1169.02 COMMUNITY OR CLUB SWIMMING POOLS.

   A community or club swimming pool shall be any pool contracted by an Association of property owners, or by a private club for the use and enjoyment by members and their families. Such swimming pools shall comply with the following:
   (a)   The pool is intended solely for the enjoyment of the member and families and guests of members of the association or club under whose ownership or jurisdiction the pool is operated.
   (b)   The pool and accessory structures thereto, including the area used by the bathers shall not be closer than 100 feet to any property line of the property on which located.
   (c)   The swimming pool and all of the area used by the bathers be so walled or fenced as to prevent uncontrolled access by children from the street or adjacent properties. The said fence or wall shall not be less than six (6) feet in height and maintained in good condition. The area surrounding the enclosure, except for the parking spaces, shall be suitably landscaped with grass, hardy shrubs and trees and maintained in good condition.
(Ord. 1986-06. Passed 5-27-86.)