The words, terms or phrases listed below for the purpose of
this ordinance shall be defined as follows:
SWIMMING POOL
Is any permanent structure installed in the ground which
contains water intended to be used for swimming, bathing or wading;
or an aboveground seasonal pool two feet or more above ground and
constructed of canvas, plastic or other materials.
STRUCTURE
Any type of above-ground construction used in connection
with and surrounding a below- or aboveground swimming pool.
No "in the ground" swimming pool, or a structure in connection
with an above- or below-ground swimming pool shall be constructed,
built or erected unless a building permit has been issued therefor
by the Building Inspector of the Town of Orangetown.
Each application for a building permit required under §
33-2 to construct, erect or build a below-ground swimming pool and/or a structure surrounding an above- or below-ground swimming pool shall be accompanied by plans in sufficient detail to show:
A. Hand-drawn or reprint of plot plan or property on which
pool and/or structure is to be placed, showing location in reference
to side lines, rear lines and other buildings on the lot.
B. Pool dimensions, depth and estimated volume in gallons.
C. Specifications and plans of structure, if any.
E. Estimate of cost of pool and/or structure.
F. Location of fence, if required. (See §
33-7)
No below-ground swimming pool, or structure in connection with above- or below-ground swimming pool, shall be built, constructed or erected nearer to the side lines and lot lines than the front, rear and side setbacks required by Chapter
43, Zoning, of the Town of Orangetown for the district in which pool is to be located.
If lights are used to illuminate the pool area, they shall be
arranged so that they are not a nuisance or any annoyance to the neighboring
property. They shall be so designed as to be directed on the pool
or the adjacent area and shall not illuminate the neighbors'
premises.
Any electrical units, fixtures and wiring utilized in connection
with any type of pool which could in any manner endanger the users
of said pool shall bear the seal of approval of the National Board
of Fire Underwriters.
Sections
33-5,
33-6,
33-7 and
33-8 herein shall apply; and owners of said pools shall have 60 days to comply with the requirements of these sections. In cases of proved hardship, the Building Inspector may grant not more than a 30 days' extension.
Any person who shall violate this ordinance shall be guilty
of an offense against the ordinance, and upon conviction shall be
subject to a fine of not more than $50. Each week's violation
shall constitute a separate and additional violation. Notwithstanding
the penalty hereinbefore provided, the Town of Orangetown may enforce
obedience of this ordinance or any part thereof by injunction to restrain
such violation.
If any provision of this ordinance shall be adjudged by a court
of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the invalidity thereof shall
not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of the ordinance.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon publishing
and posting or upon personal service as provided in Section 133 of
the Town Law.