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PRIVATE SWIMMING
POOLS
§ 156.145 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY.
This section is enacted to provide regulations for the construction and operation of private swimming pools. It is applicable to bodies of water used for swimming and/or recreational bathing and is not applicable to storm drainage or detention facilities authorized by the city.
(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90)
§ 156.146 PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS.
A “private swimming pool” as regulated herein, means any pool or open tank not located within a completely enclosed building and containing water to depth, at any point greater than 1½ feet. No such swimming pool, exclusive of portable swimming pools with an area of less than 100 square feet, shall be allowed in any R District unless the following conditions and requirements are complied with:
(A) The pool is intended to be used solely for the occupants of the principal use of the property on which it is located.
(B) Such pool, including any walks, paved areas, and appurtenances thereto, shall not be located in any front yard, nor closer than 15 feet to any property line or structure.
(C) The area of the swimming pool, exclusive of decks, walks and other appurtenances, shall not exceed 10% of the area of the lot or parcel.
(D) Any private swimming pool, or the property on which the pool is located, shall be enclosed by a wall or fence constructed so as to prevent uncontrolled access. Such wall or fence shall not be less than five feet in height, maintained in good condition, and affixed with an operable gate and lock.
(E) All lights used for the illumination of the swimming pool and adjacent areas shall be designed, located and installed so as to confine the direct beams thereof to the lot or parcel on which the pool is located.
(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90)
§ 156.147 COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOLS.
For the purpose of this section, COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL shall mean any pool constructed by an association of property owners, a private club for use and enjoyment of its members; or any individual or organization (including the city) for use by the general public. Such community swimming pools, specified as permitted or conditional uses in the various zoning districts are subject to the following additional conditions.
(A) The swimming pool, including any walks, paved areas or appurtenances thereto, shall not be located closer than 30 feet to any property lines.
(B) Any community swimming pool, or the property on which it is located, shall be enclosed by a fence or wall constructed so as to prevent uncontrolled access. Such fence or wall shall not be less than six feet in height and maintained in good condition. Each gate in the fence or wall shall be provided with a secure lock and shall be kept locked at all times, except when the pool in use or under immediate control of a responsible person.
(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90)
§ 156.148 ZONING PERMIT REQUIRED.
A zoning permit shall be required for the construction or installation of any private or community pool. The application for the zoning permit shall evidence that the pool will be constructed, maintained and/or installed in conformance with the above provisions of this chapter, as well as all other applicable ordinances in effect at time of the application.
(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90)