By-law 48-2007 (amending By-law 2005-46, Fence and Swimming Pool By-law) — full text

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## CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BLACK RIVER-MATHESON BY-LAW NO. 48-2007 BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2005-46 OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BLACK RIVER-MATHESON. WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Black River-Matheson Is desirous ot amending By-law No. 2005-46, being a by-law to regulate the height and description of lawful fences and hedges and to require owners to fence outdoor swimming pools and to obtain permits for the construction of fences and swimming pools. AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act R.S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, Section 11(1)7, authorizes a municipality to pass by-laws respecting matters relating to structures, including fences and signs. AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act R.S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, Section 130, authorizes a municipality to regulate matters for the purposes related to the health, safety and well being of the inhabitants of the municipality. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Black RiverMatheson ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the definition of "swimming pool" found in section 1 of the Definitions section is hereby replaced with the following definition: SWIMMING POOL means a body of water permanently or temporarily located outdoors either above or below ground, or partly thereof, in which the depth of water at any point can exceed 36 inches (3 feet), and is used or capable of being used for the purpose of swimming, wading, diving or bathing. This shall include hot tubs, whirlpools and spas. 2. That this by-law shall come into force and take effect from the date of the final passing thereof. READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 24TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2007. READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 24TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2007.   MAYOR Halbertab D/ CLERK