Rome City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XXIX
Swimming Pools
§ 360-148 Permit required.
A zoning permit is required before work is commenced on the construction or erection of a private or residential in-ground swimming pool, permanent aboveground swimming pool made of a rigid, noninflatable material and with a diameter in excess of 15 feet, or on any alteration, addition, remodeling or other improvements thereof.
§ 360-149 Applications.
Application for a zoning permit shall be accompanied by scale maps or dimensional drawings prepared to the best of the applicant's ability, showing legibly and accurately the location, size, and shape of lot(s) involved; and of any proposed and existing structures, including the relation of abutting roads, lakes or streams, the existing and proposed use of each structure and lot, existing and proposed driveways and parking areas, proposed grading, open space, landscaping and arrangement of operation use.
§ 360-150 Requirements.
A.
Private swimming pools subject to the issuance of a permit pursuant to this article shall be erected or constructed in rear or side lots only, and only on a lot occupied by a principal building.
B.
No swimming pool shall be located, constructed or maintained closer to any side or rear lot line than is permitted in the Zoning Code for an accessory building.
C.
Pools within the scope of this article which are not enclosed with a permanent building shall be completely enclosed by a fence of sufficient strength to prevent access to the pool. Such fence or wall shall be a minimum of 48 inches in height and so constructed as not to have voids, holes, or openings larger than four inches in one dimension. All gates or doors opening through such enclosure shall be kept securely closed at all times while unattended and shall be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device capable of keeping such door or gate securely closed. Latches shall be located at least 36 inches above the adjacent surface.
D.
The pool enclosure may be omitted where pools are installed above ground and have a raised deck around the entire pool perimeter with an attached enclosed railing, a minimum of 36 inches high, on the top, but in no case less than 48 inches in height above the adjacent ground surface.[1]
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Editor's Note: Original Sec. 10.27, Wind Energy Systems, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 1-21-2014 by Ord. No. 14-01.