Swimming Pools

304. Swimming Pools No private swimming pool, exclusive of portable swimming pools with a diameter less than twelve (12) feet, and less than thirty (30) inches deep, or with an area of less than 100 square feet shall be allowed in a district, except as an accessory use, and must comply with the following conditions and requirement:

• A. The pool is intended and is to be used principally for the enjoyment of the occupants of the property on which it is located.

• B. It may not be located closer than ten (10) feet from any property line and may not be located in any required front yard;

• C. The swimming pool, or the entire property on which it is located, shall be walled or fenced to prevent uncontrolled access by persons from the street or from adjacent properties. Said fence or wall shall not be less than five (5) feet nor more than six (6) feet in height, shall be maintained in good condition with a gate and lock, and must prohibit the passage of any object exceeding four inches in diameter; and

• D. The pool shall have an apron no less than four (4) feet in width. Said apron shall be considered an accessory use.

• E. A building permit is required for all pools under this section.