A.

Where permitted, private swimming pools shall comply with the following requirements:

1.

Permanent swimming pools, which are wholly or partially above-ground level, shall be located in the rear yard of a single or two-family residential district and no closer than twenty-five feet (25') from any property line. No mechanical appurtenance shall be located within ten feet (10') of any property line.

2.

Private Swimming Pools Constructed Below Grade Level Shall Be:

a.

Located including mechanical appurtenances, no closer than ten feet (10') from any property line.

b.

Enclosed at the time of construction by a fence of not less than five feet (5') in height (measured from ground level to the highest point on the fence). All fences and gates shall be constructed of such materials so as to prevent unauthorized entry by persons or household pets. The gates shall be provided with permanent self-latching devises to be kept locked at all times when the pool is not in use.

c.

Aboveground pools shall be subject to the requirements of local codes.

d.

All exterior lighting fixtures shall be constructed to direct the beam of light below the horizontal plane of the fixture, reflecting away from any adjacent property. Said fixtures may not extend higher than twenty-five feet (25') in height.

e.

Swimming pools for multi-family and commercial uses shall meet the minimum standards deemed appropriate by the Leeds Building Inspection Department upon review of each specific proposal.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)