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ORDINANCE #20-09 CITY OF RAMSEY ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 117 SECTION 349 WHICH IS KNOWN AS THE ACCESSORY USES AND BUILDINGS SECTION OF THE CITY CODE OF RAMSEY, MINNESOTA. SECTION 1. AMENDMENT The following stricken language is hereby removed from Chapter 117 Section 349 and the following underlined words are to be added to Chapter 117 Section 349. Sec. 117-349. — Accessory uses and buildings (a) Sport courts and other impervious surfaces must meet the minimum setbacks established for accessory buildings in section 117-111 unless otherwise specified by this Code. (b) Every commercial fishing pond shall be enclosed by a fence or wall not less than four feet high to prevent uncontrolled access by small children. (c) Swimming pools and spas (also see chapter 105, article III). (1) Setback requirements. a. Swimming pools and spas shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from all adjoining lots. For corner lots, swimming pools and spas shall meet the required side yard setback for buildings in the applicable zoning district (section 117-1104-(d)). Swimming pools and spas may not extend closer to the front lot line of the parcel than the principal structure located on said parcel, except that on residential parcels of one acre or more in size, a swimming pool or spa may be constructed closer to the front lot line than the principal structure, provided that such swimming pool or spa can maintain a 200-foot setback from the property line. b. A swimming pool or spa may not be located closer than four feet to the principal structure located on the parcel where the swimming pool or spa is to be constructed. c. No swimming pool or spa may be constructed within 20 feet of any portion of an on -site sewer system or any private water well. d. No person shall build, construct, locate or install a swimming pool and walkway or spa within any easement. (2) Fencing. a. Temporary fencing. During the construction of any in -ground swimming pool or spa, the construction area must be secured with a portable fence which is not less than four feet in height. 1. Temporary fencing shall be flush with the ground and securely anchored. 2. Supportive posts shall be placed no more than eight feet apart. b. Permanent fencing. 1. All aboveground swimming pools that have a minimum side -wall height of four feet need not be fenced, but shall have removable steps, which steps shall be removed when the swimming pool is unattended. In the event that an accessory deck to the swimming pool is constructed, which is adjacent to any part of the swimming pool, said deck shall include, on its entire outside perimeter, a 36-inch-high guard rail. The guard rail shall be constructed so that no open space within it is wider than six inches. 2. All in ground swimming pools shall require that the area be secured by a permanent fence at least four feet in height.