Lancaster Municipal Code Art. V Water Hazards

The city council finds that there are numerous bodies of water, both natural and man-made, throughout the city which are not included within the provisions of Article II, III or IV of this chapter, yet are a serious hazard to children and others because of their depth, size, vegetable growth therein, nature of soil, and for many other reasons. The city council further finds that these bodies of water are attractive to children and that children will use them for boating, floating and bathing.

(Prior code § 3-6.45)

Whenever any body of water, whether natural or man-made, or partially natural and partially man-made, is a hazard to children because of its size, depth, vegetable growth therein, nature of soil, or for any other reason, the board may declare by resolution such body of water to be a public nuisance and abate such hazard as provided in Article I of this chapter.

(Prior code § 3-6.46)

If such body of water occupies more than one premises, the owner or person in possession of each such premises shall be responsible for the abatement of the nuisance which exists on his property.

(Prior code § 3-6.47)

Gates shall be kept locked when not attended by an adult.

(Prior code § 3-6.48)