说明

There is a pool on this property located at 1512 Van Houten Avenue that is not fenced in. Per Section 304-31, part A of the City of Clifton's Ordinance states: "Except as hereinafter expressly provided, every private swimming pool shall be completely surrounded by a fence which shall be situated not less than five (5) feet distant from the edge of the pool and contain a gate of the same height and material as the fence, which shall have a lock installed thereon. Every such gate shall be kept closed and securely locked at all times except during the actual ingress and egress of any person going to or from the pool. The wall of a residence or accessory building or an existing wall or fence may be used as part of the fence surrounding the pool, provided that such use of the same shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this Article and of the Zoning Ordinance of the city governing the location of accessory uses."

The sidewalls of this pool appear to be less than 6ft in height, so section 403-31, part C shall not apply.

That said, since I have a pool and am required to fence it in, it is only fair that the same law be applied to this homeowner too. The City of Clifton cannot pick and choose who this law is applied to - either it applies to all or it does not apply. A summons needs to be issued to this owner and the situation needs to be rectified.

Thank you.