§ 331-109. Outdoor swimming pools.

Outdoor swimming pools, as an accessory structure to a principal building used for multifamily residence purposes for the exclusive use of the occupants of said building and their guests, as an accessory structure to a community purpose building as defined in Article II of this chapter, with a minimum lot area of two acres for the exclusive use of members of the organization maintaining such buildings and for the use of their guests; as an accessory structure to an annual membership club with a minimum lot area of two acres organized for beach, golf, tennis, yacht or similar purposes and not to be used for an activity commonly construed as a business upon a determination that such use is consistent with the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community after taking into consideration the location and size of the plot, the site, the plans and detailed building plans of such swimming pool and any accessory buildings, showing dimensions, design, elevation, location and uses of all structures, drainage, sewerage and sanitary facilities, fences, screening, planting and such other information, including the manner of operation, use and maintenance of such swimming pool as may be required by the Board of Appeals.

A. 

Any permit granted by the Board of Appeals for such use may prescribe reasonable rules and regulations for the operation, maintenance and use of such swimming pool and accessory structures consistent with the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community.

B. 

The Board of Appeals shall have the authority to specify the distance from any property line where such pools may be located upon determining that the location of any such pool, filter pumps or other mechanical devices and their construction will not interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of the occupant of any adjoining buildings or residences and that any lights illuminating such swimming pool shall be so directed as to eliminate direct rays and minimize reflected rays of light on adjoining premises.

C. 

A four-foot permanent fence or wall must be erected and maintained around said pool, and said fence or wall must not be more than 25 feet distant at any one point from the edge of the pool. The fence or wall must be provided with a gate which must be locked when the pool is not in use (applicable to all swimming pools).

[Amended 10-20-2009 by Ord. No. 199-2009]