[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Elk
8-1-1974. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Zoning — See Ch. 100.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Outdoor pools which are artificially constructed below ground at
a fixed location, and all buildings, equipment and appurtenances thereto.
This definition shall not include irrigation ditches or irrigation ponds.
The Police Department, Building Inspector, Zoning Officer, Plumbing
Inspector and Sanitary Inspector are hereby designated as the enforcement
officials for this chapter. Said officials shall be granted access to any
property in the township at reasonable hours to inspect any swimming pools
and determine if they meet the requirements of this chapter.
A.
Location. Swimming pools shall be permitted as an accessory
use in residential and agricultural zones and shall be located at least 25
feet from the rear property line and shall be located in accordance with the
building setback and yard requirements for the zone in which it is situate.
[Amended 5-31-1979]
B.
Surface area. The surface area of the water of a swimming
pool may not exceed 50% of the yard area.
C.
Neatness. All areas surrounding swimming pools must be
kept neat and attractive so as to be in conformity with the surrounding property,
and no rubbish, debris or litter shall be permitted to remain or accumulate
in or about the swimming pool.
D.
Construction. All material used in the construction of
swimming pools shall be waterproof and easily cleaned. The use of aluminum
paint as a finish and the use of sand-earth bottoms are hereby prohibited.
All construction must comply with the applicable Plumbing, Electrical and
Building Codes of the Township of Elk.[1]
E.
Illumination. All illuminations for a swimming pool and
the area surrounding the same shall be arranged with proper shading so as
to reflect light away from adjoining properties and public highways.
F.
Diving boards. Diving boards or platforms shall not be
used or installed in connection with any swimming pool having a depth of less
than eight feet. Diving boards or platforms may be installed and used for
swimming pools having a depth of from eight feet to 11 feet, provided that
the board or platform is not more than three feet above the water level. Standard
diving boards or towers may be installed and used in the deep area of swimming
pools having a depth greater than 11 feet.
G.
Barriers, fences and ladders. A permanent barrier, fence
or obstruction not less than 48 inches nor more than eight feet in height
shall be constructed in such a manner as to entirely enclose the area on which
the swimming pool is located and to bar all reasonable and normal access to
such pool except through a substantial self-closing gate or gates of a height
of not less than 48 inches equipped with facilities for locking the gate when
the pool is unattended and unguarded. The fence or barrier shall be constructed
in such a manner as to prevent footholds so that young children cannot gain
access by climbing. Every gate or door opening through such enclosure shall
be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device capable of keeping
such gates and doors securely closed.
H.
Abandoned swimming pools. All swimming pools whose use
has been permanently discontinued and abandoned shall be immediately filled
and regraded.
[Added 12-2-1976]
Any person who shall be charged with a violation of any of the provisions
of this chapter shall, upon conviction therefor, be subject to a fine not
exceeding $500 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both.
