[Amended 5-8-2000 by L.L.
No. 6-2000]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
SWIMMING POOL
A structure, together with the enclosure, equipment and appurtenances
used in conjunction therewith, intended for bathing, swimming or diving purposes,
made of concrete, masonry, metal, plastic or other impervious materials, and
provided with a recirculating and/or controlled water supply system.
[Amended 10-12-1979 by L.L.
No. 15-1979; 5-8-2000 by L.L.
No. 6-2000]
Every outdoor swimming pool shall be provided with an enclosure in conformance
with the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code as it may from time
to time be amended.
[Amended 5-8-2000 by L.L.
No. 6-2000]
A. Swimming pool equipment, dry wells and appurtenances shall be located within the boundary lines of the lot within which the swimming pool is located and shall be located in conformance with the regulations as set forth in Chapter
197, Zoning.
B. A fence or enclosure may be located on an adjacent property,
provided that the use of same complies with the requirements for enclosing
the swimming pool. If such fence or enclosure is removed, a replacement fence
or enclosure shall be constructed within 20 days of the removal and shall
be located within the boundary lines of the lot within which the swimming
pool is located.
[Amended 5-8-2000 by L.L.
No. 6-2000]
Modifications to required swimming pool enclosures may only be made
by variance approval by the State of New York, Department of State, Codes
Division.
[Amended 5-8-2000 by L.L.
No. 6-2000]
Discharge of water from swimming pools shall be to an approved dry well
buried at least five feet within the boundary lines of the lot within which
the swimming pool is located. Directing discharge water from swimming pools
to any point other than an approved dry well is prohibited.
[Amended 4-8-1988 by L.L.
No. 9-1988]
Any person committing an offense against any provision of this chapter
shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a violation pursuant to the Penal
Law of the State of New York, punishable by a fine not exceeding $250 or by
imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
The continuation of an offense against the provisions of this chapter shall
constitute, for each day the offense is continued, a separate and distinct
offense hereunder.