§ 27-329. Swimming pools, pool enclosures, hot tubs, and similar structures.

Swimming pools, pool enclosures, hot tubs, and similar structures shall be permitted, provided that the following design criteria are met:

(1)

Setbacks. Pools, hot tubs, or similar structures shall be located in side or rear yards. The minimum front setback for a pool, hot tub, or similar structure shall be no closer to the front yard setback than the front building line of the main or principal building as shown in Figure 27-329-1. [See Figures at the end of article V.] In the case of a double frontage lot, a pool may be located in any yard provided that setback requirements are met.

(2)

Setback maintained. A minimum of seven (7) feet from the side yard on an interior lot, fifteen (15) feet exterior side yard on a corner lot, seven (7) feet front yard setback on a double frontage lot, and five (5) feet rear yard setbacks shall be maintained (refer to Figure 27-329-2 [at the end of article V]). Minimum setbacks shall be measured from the lip of the pool.

(3)

Safety fences. Swimming pools and hot tubs shall be surrounded by an approved wall or fence, which is at least four (4) feet in height, but not over eight (8) feet, and controls unrestrained admittance to the enclosed area through the use of self-closing and self-latching doors and gates. The pool shall be setback at least three (3) feet from the wall or fence, as measured to the lip of the pool.

(4)

Electric power lines. Swimming pools and similar structures shall not be located under overhead electric power lines unless enclosed in conduit and rigidly supported, nor shall any power line be nearer than ten (10) feet horizontally or vertically from the pool's water edge.

(5)

Excavations. Excavations shall not exceed a 1:1 slope from the foundation of an existing house, unless a trench wall is provided.

(6)

Lights. Underwater lights used to illuminate the interior of the pool shall be so arranged as not to reflect light onto adjoining premises.

(Ord. No. 2004-10, § 1, 10-4-04)

State law reference

Public swimming and bathing facilities, F.S. Ch. 514.