§ 331-17. Swimming pools.

All permanent, portable or movable swimming pools shall not be located, installed, constructed or maintained on any lot except when in compliance with the following requirements (See § 331-109 for regulations pertaining to outdoor swimming pools as an accessory structure to a multifamily residence, community-purpose building, or annual membership club.):

A. 

Swimming pools installed above the ground shall have a height no greater than 48 inches as measured from the mean ground level at the base of the pool to the rim of the pool. The exposed sides of such swimming pool shall be screened by evergreen landscaping whose height at the time of installation shall be at least equal to the height of the exposed portion of the swimming pool, exclusive of deck rails. The pool enclosure for an aboveground pool shall be in compliance with Appendix G of the Residential Code of the State of New York and all other applicable laws and regulations. Aboveground pool installations shall be screened with an evergreen screen which shall have a minimum height of 48 inches around the swimming pool and shall be adequate to screen the view of the pool area from adjacent properties and from the street.

B. 

Swimming pools installed in the ground, where the rim of the pool is flush with the ground or with an on-ground deck, shall be required to be surrounded with four-foot-high fencing which shall be in compliance with all other applicable laws and regulations. A dwelling or accessory structure may be used to form any part of such enclosure provided that compliance is met with Appendix G of the Residential Code of the State of New York. In addition, an evergreen screen which shall have a minimum height of 48 inches shall be provided around the swimming pool, outside of the fence, and shall be adequate to screen the view of the pool area from adjacent properties and from the street. Such evergreen screen is not required where there exists a perimeter fence that is adequate to screen the view of the pool area from adjacent properties and from the street.

C. 

Any lights illuminating swimming pools shall be so directed as to eliminate direct rays and minimize reflected rays of light on neighboring streets and properties.

D. 

All swimming pools shall be located no less than 20 feet from all lot lines.

E. 

All swimming pools shall be limited to the exclusive use of the occupants of the premises and their nonpaying guests.

F. 

The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Building Official that the proposed swimming pool will comply with all other applicable codes and regulations.

G. 

The emptying of swimming pools shall comply with all other applicable codes and regulations.

H. 

The filter pump and electrical switch shall be secured and screened and at a location where noise will not emanate beyond the perimeter of the property and shall not be located in any required yard.

I. 

Where the construction of a lake or pond, which otherwise meets the definition of a swimming pool, is reviewed as part of a site plan or special permit application, that review shall suffice and a separate permit under this section need not be obtained.

Amended 7-16-2002 by Ord. No. 139-2002; 12-11-2007 by Ord. No. 294-2007; 6-15-2010 by Ord. No. 104-2010; 6-19-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-123