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 Sayreville Borough
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter XIX. SWIMMING POOLS

  § 19-2. PERMITS.  

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  • 19.2.1 Permit Required.

    (a) No person shall establish or construct or alter a swimming pool without first having obtained a permit therefore in the manner prescribed in this article.

    (b) No permit shall be required for any portable pool less than twelve (12) inches in water depth at any point and with a water surface area of less than one hundred (100) square feet.

    (Ord. No. 181-12, 4-23-2012)

    19.2.2 Application for Permit. Applications for the permit specified in Section 19-2.1 shall be made to the construction official and zoning officer, on forms to be supplied, by the owner of the property or an accredited agent. The application shall be accompanied by two (2) sets of:

    (1)

    A plot plan showing property lines of the premises on which the private swimming pool is to be located, all existing houses and structures thereon, the location and dimensions of the proposed private swimming pool or alterations, remodeling or additions thereto, and the distances between the nearest public road and the private swimming pool, septic system (if applicable) on the property, and water, gas and other underground utility lines. The plot plan may be drawn by the property owner or architect, engineer or surveyor.

    (2)

    Plans and specifications for the proposed swimming pool and all auxiliary structures and appurtenances related thereto and the location and height of the fence or wall, if required, together with the gate and its locking device.

    (3)

    Permits, plan review and subsequent inspections will be conducted in accordance with Borough Ordinance, New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, and International Residential Code (New Jersey Edition).

    Permits

    for excavations on either public or private property shall not be issued unless the applicant presents a written statement of compliance with N.J.S.A. 2C:17-4, concerning underground gas pipes.

    (Ord. No. 181-12, 4-23-2012)

    19-2.3 License Required for public or quasi-public pools and beaches; fees; regulations; terms; revocation; inspections.

    A.

    No person shall operate, conduct or maintain any public or quasi-public swimming pool or bathing area within the said Borough without having first obtained from the said Department of Health a license for such purpose and paid an annual fee to said Department of Health for said license in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00). When the said license is issued, it shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter and such additional sanitary safeguards in respect to the premises to be used as said Department of Health shall deem that the public health may require. Such license shall set forth the method of disinfection and treatment of the water which shall be used by the owners or operators and the maximum number of person who shall be allowed to use such pool or beach at any one (1) time and during any bathing period.

    B.

    Such license shall be posted conspicuously at such pool or beach. Every such license shall expire on December 31 st following the date of issue thereof, and may be revoked by said Department of Health for any violation of any provisions of this chapter or any of the additional safeguards prescribed by said Department in granting such license.

    C.

    In the event a prospective licensee shall receive a conditional or temporary license or shall be denied a license, all further inspections necessary in order for the licensee to obtain a permanent annual license shall be charged at the rate of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per inspection.

    (Ord. No. 387-18 , 1-22-2018)

    19-2.3.1 Adoption of Standards.

    A.

    The Swimming Pool Code of New Jersey, 1970, is hereby adopted by reference in full in accordance with N.J.S.A. 26:3-69.6. Three (3) copies of said code have been placed on the file in office of the Borough Clerk upon the introduction of this chapter and will remain on file there until final action is taken on this chapter, for the use and examination of the public.

    B.

    In addition to the above, the Public Recreational Bathing Statute, N.J.S.A. 26-1A-7 and 26:4A-7 (N.J.A.C. 8:26) as effective May 12, 2000, and as the same shall be updated in the future, shall be enforced.

    (Ord. No. 387-18 , 1-22-2018)

    19-2.3.2 Violations and penalties. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1-5 General Penalty.

(Ord. No. 387-18 , 1-22-2018)