[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Health of the Township of Westampton
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Board of Health — See Ch. 43.
[Adopted 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. 16-2001]
No person shall provide, maintain, keep or store tires in any manner
on any property unless they are maintained in such a way as to preclude mosquito
breeding in rainwater which collects and stagnates in tires exposed to the
elements.
The provisions and prohibitions hereinafter contained and enacted are
in pursuance of and for the purpose of securing and promoting the public health
and general welfare of persons in Westampton Township and to prevent the spread
of diseases from mosquito transmission by preventing the presence of mosquito
larvae in water that accumulates in tires.
Tires shall be stored in a totally enclosed structure or covered to
prevent the existence or presence of any water in which mosquito larvae may
mature and grow or exist. if stored outside, they must be stored up off the
ground and covered not to allow standing water.
Any tires that cannot be used shall be considered waste material and
must be disposed of in a proper and lawful manner which prevents the collection
of stagnant rainwater therein.
A.
Minimum penalty. There shall be a minimum penalty of
a fine fixed at an amount not less than $50, first offense; $100, second offense,
$150 third and subsequent offenses.
B.
Separate violations. Each and every day in which a violation
of any provisions of this article exists shall constitute a separate violation.
C.
It shall be the responsibility of the Municipal Code
Enforcement Officer and/or Burlington County Health Department to enforce
this article.
[Adopted 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. 17-2001[1]]
[1]
Editor’s Note: The preamble to this ordinance provided for a
definition of “private swimming pool” as a pool generally used
for recreational purposes and is either in-ground or on the surface, located
on private property, whose operation is the responsibility of the owner.
No person shall provide, maintain, or keep a pool in any manner on any
property unless it is maintained pursuant to this article.
The provisions and prohibitions hereinafter contained and enacted are
in pursuance of and for the purpose of securing and promoting the public health
and general welfare of persons in Westampton Township and to prevent the spread
of diseases from mosquito transmission by preventing the presence of mosquito
larvae in pool water that is not maintained properly.
Pool maintenance standards shall be as follows:
A.
Maintain the pool with an adequate disinfecting agent
that imparts sufficient residual which provides for easily measured continual
disinfections; provide daily circulation of the pool water with a properly
functioning circulation system; and daily removal of any debris.
B.
When in use, the pool water shall be sufficiently clear
to permit clear visibility of the bottom of the pool.
C.
When the owner is away and cannot maintain the pool,
a biological pesticide shall be used in the pool (e.g., Bti Briquettes, mosquito
Dunks).
D.
Empty tot pools when not in use and refill daily.
Any pool cover must be maintained in a way to prevent the collection
of stagnant rainwater.
A.
Minimum penalty. There shall be a minimum penalty of
a fine fixed at an amount not less than $50, first offense, $100, second offense,
$150 third and subsequent offenses.
B.
Separate violations. Each and every day in which a violation
of any provisions of this article exists shall constitute a separate violation.
C.
It shall be the responsibility of the Municipal Code
Enforcement Officer and/or Burlington County Health Department to enforce
this article.
