[1969 Code § 74A-2]
No discharge of water shall be permitted from any pool except
to a dry well, seepage pit, storm sewer or lawn-sprinkling system.
Under no circumstances shall water from any pool be permitted to flow,
overflow, seep or drain onto adjacent property.
[1969 Code § 74A-3]
All private swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a
permanent fence of durable material at least four feet in height,
which fence shall be so constructed as not to have openings, holes
or gaps larger than four inches in any dimension. The fence shall
be located a minimum of three feet from the water line of any portion
of the pool. In the event that the pool has attached thereto a raised
deck, said fence shall be located no closer than three feet from the
raised deck. All gates and doors used in conjunction with the fence
shall meet the same specifications as the fence itself and shall be
equipped with locking devices which shall be self-closing. All gates
shall be locked at all times that the pool is not in use. All self-latching
devices shall be placed at the top of the gate and made inaccessible
to small children.
[1969 Code § 74A-4]
Lights used above the surface of the water to illuminate any
private swimming pools shall be so arranged and shielded that the
light will be reflected away from adjoining premises.
[1969 Code § 74A-5]
The Construction Official of the Borough shall enforce the provisions
of this section. In addition thereto, any other person may also make
a complaint for any violation of this section before the local Municipal
Court.
[1969 Code § 74A-5]
Prior to the issuance of any complaint, there shall be effected
personal service of an abatement notice setting forth the nature of
the violation and requiring correction within three days. In the event
the owner of the pool is unable to correct the violation within said
period of time, he shall immediately discontinue the use of the pool
and immediately cause the water to be completely drained from said
pool in order to avoid prosecution as herein provided.
[Added 11-9-2023 by Ord. No. 23-37]
The lease, rent or let, for any purpose, any pools, feature,
accessory, or appurtenance to or associated with a dwelling or private
property, is hereby prohibited.
[Added 11-9-2023 by Ord. No. 23-37]
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons who own, lease, rent or sublet property, in a residential zone, to place an ad for the rental of property as set forth in above §
18-8, in any form of advertising, to and including and not limited to, Internet web sites or any other form of solicitation, whether in writing or electronic in form or nature.
[1969 Code § 74A-8; 11-19-1996 by Ord. No. 1996-5;
amended 11-9-2023 by Ord. No. 23-37]
For any person or persons found guilty of the violation of §
18-8 and §
18-9, the fine shall be $1,000 for the first offense and $1,250 for the second offense, and 90 days jail sentence and $1,250 fine for the third offense.
[Added 11-9-2023 by Ord. No. 23-37]
Any person or persons found guilty of the violation of this
section said violation can be used by the Borough Building Department
as a violation of the use and occupancy of said building or property,
and the building department shall have the authority to revoke said
use and occupancy upon thirty-day written notice to the owners or
occupants of said property or building.