A.

Outdoor swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs with a depth exceeding 24 inches permanently or temporarily placed in, on or above the ground shall be permitted as an accessory structure in all zoning districts subject to the following:

1.

Swimming pools, spas and hot tubs shall be prohibited in any front yard and/or front yard setback, or within any easement or right-of-way.

2.

There shall be a minimum distance of not less than six feet between adjoining lot lines or alley right-of-way and outside wall of the swimming pool, spa or hot tub.

3.

There shall be a distance of not less than ten feet between the outside wall of a swimming pool and any principal building on the same lot. This requirement shall not apply to spas or hot tubs.

B.

A distance of at least five feet horizontally must be maintained from a permanent pool to any sanitary sewer line or lead; and from any underground water, electrical, telephone, gas or other public utilities, except for parts of the swimming pool system.

C.

Construction, alteration or relocation of swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs shall be subject to the provisions herein for new pools.

D.

Pools on waterfront lots:

1.

Above ground pools on a waterfront lot shall maintain the 30-foot open yard setback from the ordinary high water mark or sea wall (not to include boat well cut-ins), if applicable.

2.

Fences surrounding any pool shall meet the applicable requirements of section 6.01.

E.

In no case shall a pool, spa or hot tub be considered impervious surface.

(Ord. No. 308.4, § 15, 8-13-2018)