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Woodbine City Zoning Code

§ 26-63.2

All Other Swimming Pools.

[Added 6-16-2022 by Ord. No. 606-2022]
All other swimming pools intended for open use of the general public or to club members shall adhere to the following standards:
a. 
The pools shall be located within a lot area of a minimum of one acre and within such area may also be located terraces, change house, refreshment stand and similar accessory uses.
b. 
The pool shall occupy no more than 20% of the lot area. The area shall include total water surface including separate wading pools, swimming tanks, and diving tanks.
c. 
No edge of any pool or separate swimming tank shall be closer to any property line than 20 feet.
d. 
The pool shall be enclosed with a fence at least five feet and no more than eight feet in height or, in lieu thereof, located on a terrace, or landscaped, or surrounded by structures or any combination of the above or similar techniques in order to control access to the immediate pool area.
e. 
The pool shall be lighted both internally and externally but in no case shall any light be directed in a direct or indirect fashion upon any adjacent property. All standards used for exterior lighting shall not exceed 25 feet in height and shall be no closer than 25 feet to the edge of any pool. All lighting shall be in compliance with the applicable National Electrical Code.
f. 
All pools shall be constructed below the surface of the ground except that for a period not to exceed one swimming season, any public pool may be erected above ground after which such pool shall be located below ground if it remains on the same tract.
g. 
All pools shall be landscaped to effectively screen the view and noise of the pool from neighboring properties.
h. 
All loudspeakers or public address systems shall be located on or in the immediate area of the pool and be directed so that the speakers are not directly aimed at any adjacent residential buildings.
i. 
One off-street parking space shall be provided for every 30 square feet of water surface.
j. 
Lifeguards shall be on duty at all times pool is open for use.