Garfield requires permanent swimming pools to sit at least six feet from any rear or side lot line, supplementing New Jersey's state pool barrier code.
Under Chapter 341, Article IX of Garfield's zoning code, no swimming pool permanently attached, whether in-ground or above-ground, may be constructed within six feet of any rear or side lot line of a contiguous lot. While the barrier height and gate latch specifications follow the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and Swimming Pool and Spa Code, this local setback ensures pools remain a safe distance from neighboring properties and accessory structures.
Installing a permanent pool closer than six feet to a side or rear lot line violates the Garfield zoning code and may trigger removal, relocation, or significant fines.
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