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Toms River City Zoning Code

§ 348-8.8

Commercial or private club swimming pools.

A. 
*Location of club or bathhouse. All commercial or private club swimming pools shall provide a suitable club- or bathhouse building. The club- or bathhouse, for an outdoor commercial or private club swimming pool, shall be set back not less than 100 feet from the front property line and not closer than 50 feet to the side and rear property lines. However, no club- or bathhouse shall be required for a hotel or a motel.[1]
[Amended 9-25-1991 by Ord. No. 2859-91]
[1]
Editor's Note: For an explanation of the asterisk (*), see the definition of "variance" in § 348-2.3.
B. 
*Pool location. An outdoor commercial or private club swimming pool shall be located not less than 25 feet from the side or rear of the clubhouse, bathhouse, motel or hotel on the building lot, and not less than 100 feet from the front property line and not less than 50 feet from the side and rear property lines.[2]
[Amended 9-25-1991 by Ord. No. 2859-91]
[2]
Editor's Note: For an explanation of the asterisk (*), see the definition of "variance" in § 348-2.3.
C. 
Off-street parking.
(1) 
Ample parking spaces shall be provided in an area or areas located not less than 100 feet from the front property line and no less than 50 feet from the side or rear residential property lines.
(2) 
For a private club with a membership of up to 100 members, not less than 80 car spaces shall be provided. For each additional 25 members or fraction thereof, not less than 20 additional car spaces shall be provided.
(3) 
For a commercial pool with up to 100 lockers or clothes baskets, there shall be provided not less than 40 car spaces, and for each additional 25 lockers or clothes baskets, not less than 10 additional car spaces, and in addition thereto, two car spaces for each three family lockers.
D. 
*Size of pool.[3]
[Amended 9-25-1991 by Ord. No. 2859-91]
(1) 
A swimming pool for a private club, limited to a maximum of 100 members, shall have a minimum size of 1,800 square feet, and for each additional 25 members or fraction thereof, the pool shall be enlarged by 450 square feet.
(2) 
For a commercial swimming pool limited to a total of 100 lockers or baskets for bathers' clothing, the minimum size of the pool shall be 2,000 square feet, and for every additional 25 lockers or baskets or fraction thereof, the pool shall be enlarged by 500 square feet.
[3]
Editor's Note: For an explanation of the asterisk (*), see the definition of "variance" in § 348-2.3.
E. 
Swimming section. The diving section shall be greater than 5 1/2 feet in depth; the nondiving section shall be less than 5 1/2 feet in depth. The area reserved around each diving board or platform provided for diving purposes shall be not less than 300 square feet.
F. 
*Pump location. The pump of a filtration or pumping system of a commercial swimming pool or private club pool shall be located not less than 50 feet from any side or rear property line.[4]
[Amended 9-25-1991 by Ord. No. 2859-91]
[4]
Editor's Note: For an explanation of the asterisk (*), see the definition of "variance" in § 348-2.3.
G. 
Lounging and spectator area. In addition to the decks or walks surrounding the swimming pool, an area shall be provided for lounging or spectator use.
H. 
Club- and bathhouse facilities. The club- or bathhouse shall be equipped with separate facilities for men and women. These facilities shall include adequate dressing rooms, lockers, showers and toilets.
I. 
*Wading pool. A swimming pool for private club or commercial use shall provide a separate wading pool.[5]
[Amended 9-25-1991 by Ord. No. 2859-91]
[5]
Editor's Note: For an explanation of the asterisk (*), see the definition of "variance" in § 348-2.3.
J. 
*Pool enclosure. To provide safety and a degree of privacy, an outdoor swimming pool for private club or commercial use shall be surrounded entirely by a suitably strong tight fence, capable of holding a live load of 250 pounds between posts, located not more than eight feet apart; however, one side or sides of the club- or bathhouse may serve as a part of the enclosure. The fence shall be located not less than 15 feet from the closest edge of the pool. The fence shall be from eight feet to 10 feet high, having no opening larger than a two-inch square. All supporting structures shall be on the inside of the fence, and the top of such support shall be at least one inch lower than the top of the fence.[6]
[Amended 9-25-1991 by Ord. No. 2859-91]
[6]
Editor's Note: For an explanation of the asterisk (*), see the definition of "variance" in § 348-2.3.
K. 
*Gate. Any opening or openings in the fence to afford entry to the pool shall be equipped with a substantial gate similar to the fence and shall extend from not less than two inches above the ground to the height of the fence. The gate shall be of a self-losing type, opening outwardly only, and shall be equipped with a lock and key or chain and padlock and shall be kept locked, except when the pool is in use.[7]
[Amended 9-25-1991 by Ord. No. 2859-91]
[7]
Editor's Note: For an explanation of the asterisk (*), see the definition of "variance" in § 348-2.3.
L. 
Lighting. A complete system of artificial lighting shall be provided for a swimming pool, including lounging and parking areas, which is operated by a private club or for commercial use. Arrangement and design of lights shall be such that all parts of the pool and its appurtenances shall be clearly visible to attendants. All lighting fixtures shall be shielded so as to prevent any direct beam from falling upon any adjoining property. Overhead wires shall not be carried across the swimming pool and wading pool proper, decks and lounging areas. Underwater lighting shall be designed, installed and grounded so as not to create a hazard to bathers.
M. 
Noise. No sound amplifying system shall be operated or other activities permitted at any swimming pool for commercial or private club use which shall cause undue noise or constitute a nuisance to the surrounding neighbors. Closing time shall be no later than 10:30 p.m.