Saratoga City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 18
60 SWIMMING POOLS
§ 18.60.010 Requirements-Private-Public.
A.
A private swimming pool accessory to a residential use which is designed to contain a water depth of twenty-four inches or more shall not be located, constructed or maintained on any lot or land areas, except in conformity with the requirements of these regulations.
1.
A building permit shall be required to locate, construct or maintain a private swimming pool.
2.
Such pool shall be located in a rear yard only.
3.
Such pool shall be not less the fifteen feet from side and rear lot lines.
4.
If the water for such pool is supplied from a private well, there shall be no cross-connection with any public or community water supply system.
5.
If the water for such pool is supplied from the public water system, the inlet shall be above the overflow level of the pool with a minimum air gap of six inches.
6.
Such pool shall be enclosed by a fence no less than six feet in height, equipped with self-locking gates. These fences must comply with the provisions of Section 18.42.020.
7.
No building permit shall be granted for the installation or construction of such swimming pool unless the zoning officer has certified that the drainage of such swimming pool is adequate and will not interfere with the public water supply system, with existing sanitary facilities or with the public streets.
B.
The construction of any pool for the use by the public (municipal pool, a pool contained in a public or private school, hotel, motel, resort or lodge pool) shall conform to the regulations prepared by the Wyoming Department of Health and Social Services Division of Health and Medical Services entitled "Minimum Standards Governing Public Pools and Beaches." A copy of such regulations are available from the zoning officer.
(Ord. 399 § 1 (328-39), 1980)