Ridgewood requires pool enclosures with non-climbable fencing and openings sized to prevent access by children, applying to in-ground, above-ground, and on-ground pools throughout the Village.
Under Ridgewood's zoning regulations governing private pools, every swimming pool must be enclosed by a fence or equivalent barrier designed to prevent unauthorized access. Fence openings must be small enough that they cannot be climbed and to prevent children from passing through. The Village's floodplain rules (Chapter 154) similarly mandate that pool enclosure fences in floodways be designed so debris does not obstruct flow. Fences must be in place before the pool is filled or used. Permit applications for pools include review of the proposed barrier system to confirm conformance with both local zoning and the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.
Operating a pool without a complying barrier or with damaged, climbable, or non-conforming fencing is a zoning violation that can result in fines and pool closure orders.
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