As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PERSON
Includes a corporation, association, organization, firm and
partnership, as well as an individual.
SWIMMING POOL
An artificial pool of water having a depth at any point of
more than 24 inches and a surface area of greater than 25 square feet,
designed or intended for the purpose of bathing or swimming, and including
all appurtenant equipment. A swimming pool shall be deemed a "structure."
Application for a permit to construct an outdoor swimming pool
shall be made to the Building Inspector on the forms provided by him
and shall be accompanied by detailed plans and drawings, showing pool
construction, lot lines, proposed location, fence construction, outdoor
lighting system, if any, water-supply system, drainage-water-disposal
system, appurtenances, filter system and such other information as
may be required.
The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the Building
Inspector of the Village of Sag Harbor.
Any and every violation of the provisions of this chapter shall
be hereby declared to be an offense punishable by a fine not exceeding
$350 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or by both
such fine and imprisonment, for conviction of a first offense; for
conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed within
a period of five years, punishable by a fine not less than $350 nor
more than $700 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days,
or by both such fine and imprisonment; and upon conviction for a third
or subsequent offense, all of which were committed within a period
of five years, punishable by a fine not less than $700 nor more than
$1,000 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or by
both such fine and imprisonment. Each day's continued violation,
after written notice thereof, shall constitute a separate additional
violation. In addition to the above-provided penalties and punishment,
or in lieu thereof, the Village Board may also maintain an action
or proceeding in the name of the Village in a court of competent jurisdiction
to compel compliance with, or to restrain by injunction, the violation
of such local law.