Google Earth Used To Find Unpermitted Pools

You know that swimming pool you put in last year without getting the proper permits? Guess what…you’ve been busted by Google Earth. I don’t think most home owners are going to like this new tech trend.

A town on New York's Long Island is using Google Earth to find backyard pools that don't have the proper permits. The town of Riverhead has used the satellite image service to find about 250 pools whose owners never filled out the required paperwork. Violators were told to get the permits or face hefty fines. So far about $75,000 in fees has been collected.

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