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Belleville City Zoning Code

§ 23-18.21

Swimming Pool and Play Equipment.

[Ord. No. 3134; Ord. No. 3182; amended 6-9-2020 by Ord. No. 3578; 10-13-2020 by Ord. No. 3598]
a. 
Permanent, Portable. Swimming pools and play equipment, and any associated structures (deck, swing set, etc.) as accessory uses, shall not be located:
1. 
Within 50 feet of a front lot line of the lot.
2. 
Within six feet of a main structure, and within three feet of a garage, shed or cabana on the lot in which the pool is located, or within six feet of any permanent structure(s) of an adjacent lot.
3. 
Within three feet of the side yard property line and three feet of the rear yard property line, and not beyond the front of the building line on a corner lot. Additionally, a fence shall be installed in accordance with applicable building codes.
4. 
Beyond the front of the building lines on a corner lot. Additionally, a fence shall be installed in accordance with applicable building codes.
5. 
Within three feet of a rear or side lot line of an interior lot if no other conditions are more restrictive.
6. 
Within three feet of a side lot line of a corner lot if no other conditions are more restrictive.
b. 
A building permit for the installation of permanent swimming pools and associated accessory structures is required and shall include the submission of three sets of plans and specifications or proper descriptive brochures, together with a site plan, drawn to scale, showing the entire lot upon which the swimming pool is proposed to be constructed, including elevations, and shall show the location or any overhead electrical conductors in the pool area. Plans shall also include information sufficient to indicate the means for water disposal and maintain the pool in a generally sanitary condition.
c. 
A building permit for the installation of portable swimming pools is required and shall include the submission of a concept plan showing the proposed pool location in the rear yard area and any existing accessory structures and environmental features within this area.
d. 
All pumps, heaters and filtration systems shall be at least three feet from any property line.
e. 
All electrical wiring for lights and power in connection with swimming pools shall be installed in strict accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code.
f. 
The swimming pools shall comply with BOCA and all other applicable codes.