Union Beach City Zoning Code
§ 13-8.21
Private Swimming Pools.
b.
Lighting. All lighting fixtures for a private swimming pool shall be installed so as to comply with all applicable safety regulations, and shall be shielded so as to prevent any direct beam of light from shining on any adjoining property.
c.
Electric Lines. No overhead electric lines shall be carried across any swimming pool or wading area.
d.
Noise. No activities shall be conducted at any private swimming pool which shall cause undue noise or constitute a nuisance to any neighbor.
e.
Building Permit. When an application is made for a permit to construct and locate a private swimming pool, the applicant shall demonstrate to the construction official the suitability and adequacy of design, materials and construction or construction specifications of said pool, including all accessory equipment, apparatus and appurtenances thereto. The application for a private swimming pool building permit shall identify the building lot, the location of the residence, location of swimming pool, all accessory equipment and apparatus, type of pool, all basic dimensions, location of steps, diving stands, boards and location and detail specification of enclosure and gate on the lot.
f.
Pool Location. A wall of an outdoor private swimming pool shall not be located less than six feet (1,829 mm) from any rear or side property line or 10 feet (3,048 mm) from any street property line, nor closer than six feet from the side or rear of the residence on a building lot.
g.
Pump Location. The pump of a filtration or pumping station of a private swimming pool shall be located not less than 10 feet from any side or rear property line.
h.
Drainage. Private pools situated or extended above ground level and less than 50 feet from an abutting property shall be surrounded by a suitable drainage system so as to be able to carry away all the water in the pool in the case of a break. No drainage shall be permitted into a street.
i.
Enclosure.
1.
Permanent underground pools shall be surrounded entirely by a fence, with no openings greater than a two inch square, and capable of holding a live load of 250 pounds between posts located not more than eight feet apart; however, side(s) of the residence may serve as part of the enclosure. The fence shall be located not less than six feet from the closest edge of the pool. Fences shall at least be four feet high and if made of wire, they must be of the chain link type. 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.
2.
Permanent above ground pools constructed with an attached fence being at least four feet in height above ground level and capable of holding a live load of 250 pounds between posts located not more than eight feet apart needs no additional fencing.
3.
Temporary above ground pools, when not in use, must be emptied or covered with a suitable protective covering, securely fastened or locked in place unless enclosed by a fence meeting the requirements for a permanent underground pool.
j.
Gate. Any opening or openings in the fence to afford entry to the pool shall be equipped with a gate similar to the fence and shall extend from not more than two inches above the ground to the height of the fence. The gate shall be of a self-closing type, opening outwardly only, and be equipped with a lock and key or padlock and chain, and shall be kept locked, except when the pool is in use.