§ 277-4. Location and construction.  


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  • A. 
    Location.
    (1) 
    No private swimming pool shall be constructed on any lot unless:
    (a) 
    Upon the lot shall be located a residence dwelling as defined in the zoning chapter (Chapter 165, Article XI), unless the lot shall be located immediately adjacent to the owner's residence.
    (b) 
    The distance from any side and rear lot line to the inside face of the closest pool wall shall not be less than 10 feet.
    (c) 
    The distance from any residence to the inside face of the closest pool wall shall not be less than 10 feet.
    (2) 
    No swimming pools shall be located in the front of any residential dwelling.
    (3) 
    See also § 165-94D, Swimming pools and tennis courts.
    B. 
    Construction. The following shall apply:
    (1) 
    The manufacturer's instructions should be followed in the construction and maintenance of all pools, providing they do not conflict with any applicable Borough ordinances.
    (2) 
    There shall be no connection between a drinkable water supply system below the maximum waterline or to a recirculating or heating system of any pool.
    (3) 
    All filtering systems shall have sufficient capacity to filter the entire pool water contents within 12 hours or less.
    (4) 
    No private pool drain shall be connected into the sanitary sewer system.
    (5) 
    Pool water may not be discharged over any area that shall cause a nuisance to any other property, either public or private.