10-14-11: - SWIMMING POOL, SWIM SPA AND HOT TUB, FAMILY:

A family above or in ground swimming pool, swim spa and hot tub shall be permitted in the rear yard of a dwelling as an accessory use, provided the following requirements are met: A.

Location: The location of such family swimming pool, swim spa, hot tub or accessory machinery shall not be less than five feet (5') from any interior property line, as measured to the water's edge, or if an easement exists on the property the pool, spa or tub must be completely off the easement. On corner lots, the distance from said pool to the property line facing on a street shall not be less than the required side yard for an accessory building in that zone.

B.

Enclosure; Lighting: An outside family swimming pool shall be completely enclosed by a substantial fence of not less than six feet (6') in height and any lights used to illuminate said pool or its accessories shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from the adjoining premises.

C.

Pool Covers: In addition to the setback and fencing requirements set forth herein, it is strongly recommended that pool owners utilize pool covers that comply with the most current personal liability insurance standards.

D.

Side Yard Location: If a property has sufficient side yard to accommodate a pool, spa or hot tub in meeting all of the above requirements while also maintaining the required side yard setback (from property line to any portion of the structure) for the zone it is located in, then the pool, spa or hot tub may be located in the side yard.

(Ord. 818, 10-2-2012; Ord. 912, 9-17-2019)