As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL
Includes artificially constructed swimming pools or tanks and portable
pools, together with all walkways which are above ground level, railings,
fences and other appurtenances forming an integral part of the pool or tank,
established or maintained upon any premises by any individual for his own
or his family's use or for use by guests of his household.
[Amended 11-4-1974 by Ord.
No. 74-22]
WADING POOL
Includes artificially constructed pools not designed or used for
swimming, with a maximum area of 120 square feet and a maximum pool depth
of 24 inches.
[Amended 8-7-1961; 1-14-1974
by Ord. No. 74-22]
Application for a permit under this chapter shall be made to the Township
Building Inspector by the owner of the property. The application shall be
accompanied by two sets of plans and specifications or proper descriptive
brochures.
[Amended 8-7-1961; 1-14-1974
by Ord. No. 74-22]
The Building Inspector shall not pass on the structural features or
durability of the proposed private swimming pool but shall review the application
for compliance with the rules and regulations hereinafter set forth. If the
application complies with such rules and regulations, has been approved by
the Department of Health and the proposed private swimming pool is one which
is totally above ground, the Building Inspector shall issue a permit for the
construction or installation of such pool. If the application complies with
the rules and regulations, has been approved by the Department of Health and
the proposed private swimming pool is one which is not totally above ground,
the Building Inspector shall, within five days after receipt of the application,
or following any additional length of time as agreed to by the applicant,
file said application with the Planning Board which shall review the application
in accordance with the site plan requirements for drainage and landscaping.
If the proposed private swimming pool is one which is not totally above ground,
the Building Inspector shall issue a permit for the construction or installation
of such pool only after approval of the application by the Planning Board.
The Planning Board shall take action in passing on the application within
45 days from receipt of the application or within any additional time as agreed
to by the applicant. If the Planning Board fails to take action within such
a time period, the application shall be deemed to have been approved by the
Planning Board.
[Amended 8-7-1961; 11-7-1988
by Ord. No. 88-326]
A. The minimum fee for a permit issued under this chapter shall be $100. If the construction costs of the private pool shall be in excess of $1,000, there shall be charged an additional fee in accordance with the schedule of fees for a building permit prescribed in Section 118.2 of the Basic Building Code as changed and modified by the Building Code of the Township, as set forth in §
102-3 of the Code of the Township of Cedar Grove.
[Amended 11-4-1974 by Ord.
No. 74-22]
B. Permit fees shall be collected by the Building Inspector
at the time of the issuance of the permit.
All material used in the construction of private swimming pools shall
be waterproof and easily cleaned. The bottom and sides of the pool shall be
either white or a light color, except that aluminum paint shall not be used
as a finish. Sand or earth bottoms shall not be used.
There shall be no physical connection between a potable public or private
water supply system at a point below the maximum flow line of the pool or
to a recirculating or heating system of a pool unless such physical connection
is so installed and operated that no pool water can be discharged or siphoned
into a potable water supply system.
[Amended 11-4-1974 by Ord.
No. 74-22; 11-7-1988 by Ord.
No. 88-326]
All private swimming pools hereinafter constructed shall be provided
with not over one two-inch diameter galvanized-iron pipe, or equal drain approved
by the Township Engineer, extending from said pool to either a brook or storm
sewer.
No artificial lighting shall be maintained or operated in connection
with said pool in such manner as to be a nuisance or an annoyance to neighboring
properties.
Every private swimming pool shall be completely enclosed by a fence
not less than 48 inches high, of durable construction, with openings no greater
than six inches and having at least one gate. Where possible, the fence should
be located at least three feet from the edge of the pool. The gate or gates
shall remain securely locked at all times when the pool is not in use.
Every private swimming pool constructed or to be constructed in the
Township shall at all times comply with the requirements of all health authorities
having jurisdiction in 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 Building Inspector,
Health Officer or other designated official named by the Department of Health.
[Amended 12-17-1962; 7-30-1984
by Ord. No. 84-222; 10-23-2006 by Ord.
No. 06-656]
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction
thereof, be punished by a fine not exceeding $2,000 or by imprisonment for
a term not exceeding 90 days, or both. A separate offense shall be deemed
committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.