As used in this article, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the following meanings:
FENCE
A fence, wall or other substantial barrier not less than four feet high with a self-closing, self-latching gate of the same height as the fence and of such character as reasonably to prevent access to the pool. A dwelling or accessory building may be used as part of such "fence." The gate shall be locked at all times when the swimming pool is not in use. No part of the said "fence" shall be nearer than five feet to said pool. The "fence" shall be constructed in such a way that no person may gain access to the pool beneath or through said "fence." All existing private swimming pools shall be fenced within 60 days after adoption of this article.
PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL
A body of water artificially constructed, in whole or in part, having a depth at any point greater than 18 inches when full, located outdoors within 500 feet of any residence other than that to which it is appurtenant, used or intended to be used for swimming, bathing, wading, etc., by the owner of the pool and members of his or her household or other guests.
Irrigation ponds within 500 feet of any residence, other than one located on the property to which the irrigation pond is appurtenant, shall comply with the provisions of this article.
[Amended 4-10-1978 by Ord. No. 0-78-7]
A. Violators of the provisions of this article shall be punished, upon conviction, by a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment in the Middlesex County Jail for not more than 90 days, or both.
B. Each and every day in which any violation exists shall be a separate offense.
[Adopted 5-8-1978 as Ord. No. 0-78-11]
A code regulating and controlling the location and construction, alteration and operation of swimming pools, the issuance of licenses to locate and construct, alter or operate swimming pools and declaring and defining certain swimming pools as nuisances and fixing penalties for violations is hereby adopted, pursuant to c. 188, P.L. 1950 (N.J.S.A. 26:3-69.1 to 3-69.6). A copy of said code is annexed hereto and made a part hereof without inclusion of the text thereof herein.
The said code established and adopted by this article is described and commonly known as the "Swimming Pool Code of New Jersey (1970)." Pursuant to the definition of "swimming pool" contained within the aforementioned code, this article shall not include within its control naturally or artificially constructed outdoor ponds, rivers or lakes or swimming or wading pools established or maintained upon any premises by any individual for his own or his family's use or use by guests of his household.
Three copies of the said Swimming Pool Code of New Jersey (1970) have been placed on file in the office of the Clerk of Plainsboro Township upon introduction of this article and will remain on file in said office for use and examination by the public.
No person shall locate and construct, alter or operate a swimming pool until licenses therefor shall have been issued by the Construction Official.
The following fees and charges are herewith established:
A.
For the issuance of a license to locate and construct a swimming pool: $10.
B.
For the issuance of a license to alter a swimming pool: $10.
C.
For the issuance or renewal of a license to operate a
swimming pool:
[Amended 11-2-1984 by Ord. No. 0-84-20; 12-9-1998 by Ord. No. 0-98-24]
D.
For the issuance or renewal of a license to operate a spa/hot tub:
[Added 12-9-1998 by Ord. No. 0-98-24]
Licenses issued for the operation of a swimming pool shall expire annually on April 1 of each year, and application for renewal thereof shall be submitted, together with the required fee, prior to March 31 of each year.