[Adopted 7-22-1997 as
Ch. 166 of the 1997 Code]
For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
PORTABLE POOL
Any above-surface type of swimming pool constructed of canvas,
rubber, plastic or other material, not designed or intended to be
stationary or permanently fixed, but designed and intended to be removed
and stored, and not included in the definition of "private swimming
pool."
PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL
Any private swimming pool, whether permanently constructed
or of the portable type, having a depth of more than 18 inches below
the level of the surrounding land, or an above-surface pool having
a depth of more than 24 inches or having in each case a surface area
exceeding 100 square feet, designed, used and maintained for swimming
or bathing purposes by an individual for use of members of his household
and guests, and located on the applicant's land as an accessory use
to a residence, and shall include all buildings, structures, equipment
and appurtenances thereto.
WADING POOL
Any shallow pool not included in the definition of "private
swimming pool."
This article shall apply to all new and existing private pools,
except where otherwise indicated herein.
It shall be unlawful to establish, construct or alter a private
swimming pool without first obtaining a permit therefor in the manner
prescribed in this article.
Applications for a permit to construct a private swimming pool shall be made in writing to the Construction Official, accompanied by three sets of plans drawn to an acceptable scale, and three sets of specifications which shall meet all requirements of this article, Chapter
360, Zoning, and the building and plumbing codes. The plans and specifications should include the following:
A. The dimensions of the pool, with
side and top elevations.
B. A plot plan showing property lines
of the land upon which the proposed pool is to be constructed, showing
all existing houses and structures, cesspools, tanks or subsurface
sewage disposal systems and distance of the pool from property lines
and abutting streets.
C. A description of the method of
disinfection, treatment, filtering and disposal of pool water and
filter backwash water.
D. The height and type of fence,
walls or enclosures, as required by this article.
The Construction Official shall submit one set of plans, specifications
or other material submitted by the applicant to the Health Officer
for approval of disinfection, filtering and disposal of filter backwash
water and pool water.
All applications for swimming pool permits shall be accompanied
by a fee, which shall be based on the building permit fee schedule
of the Township, which charge shall be used to defray the cost of
processing the application and inspecting the site before and after
issuance of the permit. Such fee shall not be refundable. No fee shall
be charged for a portable pool.
[Amended 11-27-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-21; 10-8-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-22; 6-23-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-10]
A. No pool shall be constructed or
installed:
(1) Nearer
to the street line on which the premises front than a line 10 feet
to the rear of the building line established by ordinance.
(2) Nearer
than 10 feet to the rear property line.
(3) Nearer
than 10 feet to any side property line.
(4) On
a property served by an individual sewage disposal system without
first obtaining approval of the Health Officer or his designee. Said
pool shall not be constructed in a manner that will impair the proper
operation or structural integrity of either the sewage disposal system
or swimming pool. In no instance shall any pool be constructed over
any component of an individual sewage disposal system, nor shall any
aboveground pool be closer than five feet to a component of a disposal
system, nor any in-ground pool closer than 20 feet to a disposal field,
30 feet to a seepage pit, 10 feet to a distribution box, and 10 feet
to a septic tank.
B. The above-mentioned distances
shall be measured from the inside wall of the pool.
C. In addition to any fencing otherwise
required by the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, screening at
least six feet in height by fence or planted materials shall be provided
in each case where the pool is within 15 feet of an adjacent property
line.
D. All pool equipment shall be located
in the rear yard or side yard and shall be no closer than 10 feet
to the property line.
E. No private swimming, portable
or wading pool shall be constructed or installed on any lot which
is not part of a residential plat containing a residential building.
Pools and appurtenant equipment shall not be permitted in a side yard
between dwellings.
F. The provisions of this section
shall not apply to swimming pools of a permanent nature which have
been constructed prior to the effective date of this article.
No source of water other than that secured from the Township
shall be used for any pool unless such source shall have been and
continue to be tested and meets the Health Officer's approval.
Private swimming pools shall be equipped with suitable facilities
for adding makeup water as needed. There shall be no physical connection
between the water supply line and the pool system if the makeup water
is added directly to the pool. The outlet shall be at least six inches
above the upper rim of the pool.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
All private swimming pools shall be constructed, installed and
maintained so as to provide equipment necessary for the chlorination
or other disinfection, filtration and recirculation of the pool water
so as to comply with approved bacteriological standards as may be
promulgated by regulations issued by the Health Officer of the Township
and the Department of Health of the state.
All private swimming pools shall be maintained in a clean and
sanitary condition. All equipment shall be maintained in satisfactory
operating condition during the periods the pool is in use.
The Construction Official or his representative shall enforce the provisions of this article. The Health Officer of the Township or his representative shall enforce the requirements of §§
320-8,
320-9 and
320-10. Every private swimming pool constructed or to be constructed in the Township shall at all times comply with the requirements of the health or Township authorities having jurisdiction on the premises, and any nuisance or hazard to health which may exist or develop in or in consequence of or in connection with any such swimming pool shall forthwith be abated and removed by the person in possession of such pool upon receipt of notice from the Construction Official, Health Officer or other person concerned with law enforcement in the Township.
[Adopted 7-22-1997 as
Ch. 167 of the 1997 Code]
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:1A-7 et seq., the Township Council of
the Township of Pequannock hereby adopts the provisions of N.J.A.C.
8:26, Public Recreational Bathing.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
A. Approval by the Department of
Health. No person shall operate a public bathing place within the
Township of Pequannock unless a license(s) to operate the same shall
have been issued by the Department of Health. Said license shall be
posted in a conspicuous place at the facility. Said license shall
not be transferable and shall expire on December 31 following the
date of issuance.
B. Fees. The fee for said license or license approval issued pursuant to this article shall be established as provided in Chapter
152, Fees.
C. Denial or suspension of license.
The Department of Health shall have the right, in addition to other
penalties herein provided under existing state statutes and regulations
and the provisions of this article, to deny, revoke or suspend a license
for noncompliance.