This chapter shall apply to all private swimming pools in the town installed
or constructed after June 28, 1967.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ABOVEGROUND POOL
Any private swimming pool, the walls or sides of which extend at
least four (4) feet above ground level.
IN-GROUND POOL
Any private swimming pool, the walls or sides of which extend less
than four (4) feet above ground level.
PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL
Any outdoor body of water or receptacle of water having a depth at
any point greater than two (2) feet, constructed, installed or maintained
in or above the ground and used or intended to be used by the owner, occupant
or lessee of the premises upon which it is situate, his family and by friends
invited to use it without payment of any fee for swimming or bathing.
No private swimming pool shall be constructed, erected, added to or substantially altered until a building permit therefor has been issued by the Codes Enforcement Officer. All applications for such permits shall be in accordance with the requirements of Chapter
59, Building Construction and Fire Prevention. Such building permit shall be posted conspicuously on the premises before construction or use is commenced and shall remain thereon until a certificate of occupancy therefor has been duly issued by the Codes Enforcement Officer.
No building permit for the erection or maintenance of a swimming pool
shall be issued except upon an application which shall be accompanied by a
map or survey showing the exact location of the pool with reference to lot
side lines, existing buildings and water supply system, drainage and water
disposal systems and all appurtenances pertaining to the swimming pool. The
application shall also show the manner and method of disposal of wastewater
and compliance with the provisions hereinafter established.
Any violation of this chapter shall constitute an offense and shall
be punishable by a fine not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.) for each
offense. The continued violation of this chapter or of any regulation or provision
thereof shall constitute a separate offense for each and every day such violation
shall continue.
In addition to the penalties provided in §
131-7 of this chapter, the Town Board may also maintain an action or proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with or to restrain by injunction the violation of this chapter or any regulation or provision thereof.