§ 89-88. Swimming pools.

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21, Use Table): Accessory - Accessory use (generally)

⇔ Refer to chapter 26, article IX (the "Swimming Pool Regulations").

Pool discharge shall not be released in an uncontrolled manner. The discharge shall be connected to a publically maintained outfall or a private drainage servitude provided the servitude permits such discharge.

(a)

No pool or any portion of the pool structure itself shall be allowed in any easement. The decking surrounding the pool may be allowed in an easement, provided that any relocation or replacement of decking necessitated by utilization of the easement by the city-parish, or any entity authorized to utilize said easement, shall be at the expense of the property owner.

(b)

The edge of the pool shall be set back one foot from the adjoining property line for every foot of pool depth at that point, plus one additional foot, up to a maximum setback from any particular property line of ten feet.

(c)

No pool shall be constructed closer than 21 feet from the front property line.

(d)

No pool shall be permitted in any required sight triangle area.

(e)

Pool decking may be constructed to the property line, provided the decking is constructed in such a fashion as to so divert water inward toward the pool and/or property upon which it is located.

(f)

For good cause shown, variances from the hereinafter set forth setback provisions may be granted by the hearing examiner for any pool situated outside the corporate limits of the City of Lafayette and by the board of zoning adjustment for any pool situated within the corporate limits of the City of Lafayette.