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ORDINANCE NO. 1507
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF
2005, RELATING TO SWIMMING POOLS AND HOT TUBS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.103 of the Columbia Heights City Code, IS thereby
amended to read as follows:
~ 9.103 DEFINITIONS.
SWIMMING POOL, ABOVE GROUND. All swimming pools that are constructed so that
the edge of the pool is greater than three and one-half (3.5) feet above ground grade or
has a capacity of more than three-thousand (3,000) gallons of water.
SWIMMING POOL, HOT TUB. All pools that are intended for hydro-therapeutic
massage and relaxation purposes that have a capacity of less than seven-hundred fifty
(750) gallons of water, including such pools generally constructed with a filter unites),
pump(s), water jet(s), molded seating and a heating unites). Any hot tub greater than 750
gallons of water shall be considered an aboveground pool for regulatory purposes.
SWIMMING POOL, IN-GROUND. All swimming pools constructed so that the pool
edge is level with the ground grade.
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.106 (C)(4) of the Columbia Heights City Code, which
currently reads to wit:
(C) Accessory uses and structures
(4) Private swimming pools and courts. All private swimming pools, tennis
courts, ball courts and other private recreational facilities are subject to the following
standards:
(a) The facility in not operated as a business or private club.
(b) The facility is not located within any required front or side yard.
(c) The facility is set back at least five feet from any property line,
including any walks, paved areas or related structures or equipment.
(d) For swimming pools, the pool itself, the rear yard, or the entire
property shall be enclosed by a non-climbable wall, fence or
combination thereof at least six feet in height, with a self-closing gate
capable of being secured with a lock so as to prevent uncontrolled
access by children. If the only access is through a principal or
accessory structure, such point of access shall be lockable. In the case
of aboveground pools, polls sides that are vertical may contribute to
the required fencing, provided all points of access are controlled to
prevent access by children, including the removal of all ladders or
stairs whenever the pool is not in use.
(e) For in-ground pools, the pool is set back at least six feet from the
principal structure.
(f) Lighting shall be so oriented so as not to cast light on adjacent
properties.
(g) The facility shall not be located within any drainage or utility
easement.
(h) Any accessory mechanical apparatus shall be located at least 30 feet
from any residential structure on an adjacent lot.
(i) All swimming pools containing more than 3,000 gallons or with a
depth in excess of 42 inches (3.5 feet) shall require a building permit
from the city.
Is thereby amended to read as follows:
(C) Accessory uses and structures
(4) Private swimming pools and courts. All private swimming pools, tennis
courts, ball courts and other private recreational facilities are subject to the following
standards:
(a) The facility in not operated as a business or private club.
(b) The facility is not located within any required front or side yard.
(c) The facility is set back at least five feet from any property line,
including any walks, paved areas or related structures or equipment.
(d) For swimming pools, the pool itself, the rear yard, or the entire
property shall be enclosed by a non-climbable wall, fence or
combination thereof at least six feet in height, with a self-closing gate
capable of being secured with a lock so as to prevent uncontrolled
access by children. If the only access is through a principal or
accessory structure, such point of access shall be lockable. In the case
of aboveground pools, polls sides that are vertical may contribute to
the required fencing, provided all points of access are controlled to
prevent access by children, including the removal of all ladders or
stairs whenever the pool is not in use.
(e) For in-ground pools, the pool is set back at least six feet from the
principal structure.
(f) Hot tubs shall not be located within five (5) feet of any side yard or
rear lot line, or within any required front yard. Such pools may be
equipped with a child-resistant, lockable cover in lieu of a six-foot tall
fence. Hot tubs are permitted on attached or detached decks if it can
be proven that the deck is engineered to be structurally sound enough
to support the bearing load of the hot tub.
(g) Lighting shall be so oriented so as not to cast light on adjacent
properties.
(h) The facility shall not be located within any drainage or utility
easement.
(i) Any accessory mechanical apparatus shall be located at least 30 feet
from any residential structure on an adjacent lot.
(j) All swimming pools containing more than 3,000 gallons or with a
depth in excess of 42 inches (3.5 feet) shall require a building permit
from the city.
Section 2:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its
passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
March 13,2006
March 27, 2006
March 27,2006
Offered by: Williams
Seconded by: Diehm
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg
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Attest:
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atricia Muscovitz, CMC _
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary