[HISTORY: 1984 Code §§ 147-1—147-3 as
amended through December 31, 2016. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meaning indicated:
Any artificially manufactured or constructed swimming pool
or tank, permanently or temporarily established or maintained on any
premises by an individual for his own or his family's use or the use
of guests of his household, which has a capacity for a water depth
of more than 18 inches, and whether maintained above or below ground
level.
Any artificially manufactured or constructed swimming pool
or tank, permanently or temporarily established or maintained on any
premises by an individual for his own or his family's use or the use
of guests of his household, which has a capacity for a water depth
of 18 inches or less, and whether maintained above or below ground
level.
A.
Restrictions. No public swimming pool shall hereafter be constructed or installed in any residential zone of the city as set forth in the zoning regulations in Chapter 53, Development Regulations.
B.
Permit required. No private swimming pool shall hereafter be constructed, installed or maintained without a permit obtained in the manner described in Subsection C. No permit shall be required for the construction, installation or maintenance of a wading pool.
C.
Permit; application.
(1)
Application for a permit shall first be made to the Zoning Officer to determine whether a private swimming pool will be in compliance with the ordinances of the City. Upon obtaining a zoning permit, the applicant shall make application to the Construction Official as required in Subsection C(2).
(2)
Application for a permit shall be made on a form required by the
Construction Official to disclose the information necessary to determine
whether a private swimming pool will be in compliance with the ordinances
of the city and the laws of the State of New Jersey. The application
shall be delivered to the Construction Official with the following:
(3)
The Construction Official shall forward the application with one
copy of the plans and specifications to the Health Officer for approval.
On the approval of the Health Officer, and if the proposed pool complies
with this chapter and the ordinances of the city and the laws of New
Jersey, the Construction Official shall issue the permit.
Editor's Note: See also Ch. 53 Development Regulations.
D.
Location.
(1)
A private swimming pool is a structure and an accessory building and shall be planned to comply with the zoning provisions of Chapter 53, Development Regulations. No private swimming pool, however, shall be constructed or installed nearer than five feet from any property line. No private swimming pool shall be constructed on any lot or plot without a residence, and no property shall be subdivided if the result will be that the pool will be separated in ownership from the residence property to which it was originally attached.
(2)
No deck, patio or diving platform shall be constructed or installed
nearer than three feet from any property line.
E.
Fencing. A private swimming pool shall be enclosed with a substantial
fence and gate of a permanent nature not less than four nor more than
six feet high, and the gate shall be provided with a lock. No part
of the fence shall be closer than five feet to any part of the pool,
and the side of the fence closest to the residence shall be constructed
with a mesh material that does not restrict vision. Any opening or
mesh in the fence as finally constructed shall be no greater than
16 square inches in area.
F.
Filtration system pump. If the pool is required to have a filtration
system and pump, the pump shall be located at a maximum distance from
all property lines, and in no event shall it be nearer than three
feet to any property line.
G.
Lighting. All artificial lighting of the pool area shall be shielded
from direct view of neighboring properties, and no artificial lighting
shall be maintained or operated which will be a nuisance or an annoyance
to neighboring property owners.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall,
upon conviction thereof, be punishable by a fine of not more than
$500 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.