Updated as of June 2018
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A swimming pool that is operated for profit and open to the public of to a limited number of members and their guests, upon payment of an hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, annual or other fee or operated as a service rendered by a hotel, motel, or apartment development.
A swimming pool located on and accessory to a single-family lot with a residence on it, and said pool is utilized with no admission charges and not for the purpose of profit.
140-204Pools on single-family residential properties.
Pools on single-family residential properties shall be subject to the following regulations:
On residential properties on 20,000 square feet or less, a pool shall be set back in rear and side yard areas a minimum distance of five feet inclusive of pumps, filters, and other mechanical attachments.
On residential properties larger than 20,000 square feet, a pool shall be set back in rear and side yard areas a minimum distance of 10 feet inclusive of pumps, filters and other mechanical attachments.
One poolside cabana shall be permitted on a residential lot on which there exists a swimming pool pursuant to this chapter. Cabanas shall be no higher 16 feet and one story, shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from the pool walls, and shall comply with the following additional requirements:
| Lot Size
(square feet) |
Maximum Cabana Size
(square feet) |
Side and Rear Yard Setback
(feet) |
|
| Up to 19,999 | 100 | 5 | |
| 20,000 to 59,999 | 180 | 10 | |
| 60,000 or more | 220 | 25 |
All pools shall be enclosed by fencing pursuant to the 2006 International Residential Code and all revisions thereto.
[Amended 11-24-2009 by Ord. No. 27-2009]
No pool shall be constructed within 10 feet of any building foundation.
A temporary fence shall be installed and maintained when pool excavation has commenced. A permanent fence as required by this chapter shall be installed within 30 days of the completion of the first building inspection of the pool.
For more information on New Jersey pool fencing laws and regulations, or if you are interested in what designs work best around your pool, visit Carl’s at www.bycarls.com or call 732-504-3372.
