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Board tables proposal to allow certified pool covers in lieu of fences, seeks more data and inspection rules
Summary
Harris Township supervisors discussed allowing certified automatic pool covers as an alternative to fences, heard resident testimony about safety and costs, and voted to table further action until staff and the planning commission can gather model language, inspection protocols and safety data.
The board debated whether to amend the township zoning ordinance to allow certified automatic pool covers as an alternative to required fences for in‑ground swimming pools. The discussion began with staff explaining the Planning Commission’s recommendation to add language permitting automatic covers that meet Center Region Code Administration (CRCA) standards as an alternative to fences.
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