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East Hampton Village
City Zoning Code

§ 278-5

Swimming pools.

A. 
Definitions. For the purpose of this section, certain words and terms shall have the following meanings:
DRAINAGE
All swimming pools shall contain adequate facilities for drainage of said pools. Drainage shall be accomplished with a dry well, or series of dry wells set in sand, which shall be capable of draining the pool within 12 hours and which shall in no event permit or allow overflow of the water from the swimming pool into or onto adjoining properties or streets.
FENCE
All pool fencing shall comply with all the current requirements of the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code of New York State.
[Amended 9-19-2008 by L.L. No. 9-2008; 9-15-2017 by L.L. No. 16-2017]
B. 
Permit required. No swimming pool shall be constructed until a building permit has been issued by the Building Inspector. Upon application for said permit, the applicant shall provide plans and specifications showing the following:
(1) 
A fence and proper drainage facilities.
(2) 
The housing of filter units and heating units, if any.
(3) 
The pool shall be staked by a surveyor prior to excavation.
[Added 9-15-2017 by L.L. No. 16-2017]
C. 
No person, firm or corporation shall:
[Added 9-19-2008 by L.L. No. 9-2008]
(1) 
Permit or allow overflow of the water from the swimming pool into or onto adjoining properties or streets.
(2) 
Maintain a swimming pool without the required fencing.
(3) 
Maintain pool equipment unless it is fully enclosed.