Port Washington City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XXV
Outdoor Recreational Facilities
§ 485-96 Classification of outdoor recreational facilities.
§ 485-97 General requirements for outdoor recreational facilities.
A.
Such uses shall be permitted in those districts and subject to those regulations as are hereinafter designated in this article and in the other sections of this chapter specifically applicable thereto.
B.
No such use shall be permitted in any case where it shall create a nuisance or a hazard or otherwise result in a substantial adverse effect on the surrounding property values or on the enjoyment of such property or be otherwise detrimental to the general public welfare. Every reasonable effort shall be made to prevent such effect through control of lighting, attractive design and maintenance of structures, use of planting screens or attractive fences, careful placement on the site, and sensible regulation of use.
C.
Adequate provision shall be made for off-street parking for public, private commercial and private noncommercial group facilities consistent with the need generated by the facility. The Building Inspector shall submit the plans for such facilities to the Plan Commission for determination as to parking need.
D.
Outdoor lighting installations shall be so located and shielded that no objectionable glare or excessive illumination is cast upon adjoining property.
§ 485-98 Public facilities.
A.
Where permitted by right as a principal or accessory use, any active use area or structure shall conform to the appropriate setback, offset and height regulations of the district in which located.
§ 485-99 Private commercial facilities.
Where permitted by right as a principal accessory use, any active use area or structure shall conform to the appropriate setback, offset, and height regulations of the district in which located; provided, however, that in no case shall any active use area or structure be closer than 50 feet to an adjoining property line of a property in a residential district.
§ 485-100 Private noncommercial group facilities.
A.
Where permitted by right as a principal or accessory use, any active use area or structure shall conform to the appropriate setback, offset, and height regulations of the district in which located; provided, however, that in no case shall any active use area or structure be closer than 50 feet to an adjoining property line of a property in a residential district.
B.
Where permitted as a conditional grant, such facilities shall conform to the appropriate regulations as set out in Article XXIII of this chapter.
C.
Commercial activity incident but not directly involved in the primary outdoor recreational purpose, such as restaurants, taverns, and personal service facilities, shall be permitted only where specifically authorized as part of the conditional grant.
§ 485-101 Private residential facilities.
A.
Where such facilities are permitted as a principal or accessory use by right, any active use area or structure shall be subject to the setback, offset, and height regulations of the district in which located, except as may be hereinafter specifically designated otherwise, the provisions of § 485-36 notwithstanding.
B.
The requirement for offset may be eliminated where the signed consent of the affected abutting property owner has been obtained.
§ 485-102 Swimming pools.
In addition to the foregoing, swimming pools shall be subject to the following:
A.
Pumps and filter equipment shall in no case be closer than 15 feet to a property line and shall be adequately housed and muffled.
B.
Surfaced terraces, sun decks, and walks shall be permitted no closer than five feet to a lot line where accessory to a private residential pool. In any other case they shall be permitted no closer than 10 feet to a lot line.
C.
Reasonable precautions shall be taken to ensure the safety of the pool area and to prevent it from becoming an attractive nuisance. Pools other than those classified as private residential shall be completely fenced so as to prevent the unregulated entrance of young children to the pool area.
D.
Pools erected on top of the surface of the ground shall have the pool construction completely and adequately screened from view of the abutting properties by means of combined fence and landscape screen approved by the Plan Commission.
E.
Pools other than those classified as private residential or private noncommercial group shall conform to the following:
(1)
Pool water shall meet state standards for pure drinking water.
(2)
Adequate provision shall be made for separate shower, lavatory, and dressing facilities for men and women which are well lighted, ventilated and properly equipped.
(3)
Pool construction shall be of concrete, steel, or other material having an impervious smooth surface and approved by the Engineer.
(4)
Pool shape, design, depth, and slopes shall be such as to promote safe control of the bathers in the pool.
(5)
Inlets must be submerged and produce uniform circulation without "dead" spots.
(6)
Outlets must be of ample size and located at the pool low points.
(7)
Hose connections must be of ample size and located at the pool low points.
(8)
Overflow gutters must surround the pool and have a pitch adequate to carry off all overflow.
(9)
Adequate steps or ladders shall be provided to allow safe emergence from the pool and shall be made of impervious material, easily cleaned, and must not collect water or retain water.
(10)
A suction cleaner must be used to remove sludge, sediment and other accumulations.
(11)
Recirculation systems shall consist of pumping equipment, hair and lint gather, filter, and all necessary fixtures and connections; must be capable of six-hour turnover of water; and must include disinfecting equipment.
(12)
All equipment must be accessible, satisfactorily located and the equipment room adequately drained.
(13)
Each pool shall have available a pH and residual determination outfit.
(14)
If used at night, the pool shall be adequately lighted.