§ 20-3. Fences, enclosures; compliance with zoning, building requirements.  


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  • (a)

    Family swimming pools shall be provided with a fence enclosure at least four (4) feet high with the necessary gates and locks so that the pool will be accessible only upon the owner's invitation.

    (b)

    The water surface area of a family swimming pool combined with the total area of all other accessory buildings or accessory structures on the lot shall conform with accessory building requirements in city zoning regulations.

    (c)

    Pool walls shall be a distance from property lines and building foundations of not less than the depth of excavation below natural grade, but in no case shall any pool, retaining wall, berm or other part of a pool be nearer than three (3) feet from a property line.

    (d)

    Where an enclosure or roof is provided over a pool, it shall comply with the building code and accessory building requirements of the city zoning regulations.

(Code 1959, § 20A-4)