Resident asks how to delay enforcement after installing unpermitted pool and deck; solicitor cites liability

May 19, 2025

Resident Chad Sweigart told supervisors he installed a pool and deck without permits and cannot afford to bring them up to code; Solicitor Sharon Myers advised the Board it could not take action on the request due to liability concerns.

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During the public-comment portion of the May 19 meeting, resident Chad Sweigart of 105 Harbold Altland Road asked what steps he could take to delay a swimming pool and deck permit after installing both without obtaining permits. Sweigart said he cannot afford to bring the structures up to code at this time.

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