This article regulates the proper use of fertilizers by any applicator; requires proper
training of commercial and institutional fertilizer applicators; establishes training
and licensing requirements; specifies allowable fertilizer application rates and methods,
fertilizer-free zones, low maintenance zones, and exemptions. This article requires
the use of best management practices which provide specific management guidelines
to minimize negative secondary and cumulative environmental effects associated with
the misuse of fertilizers. These secondary and cumulative effects have been observed
in and on the county's natural and constructed stormwater and drainage conveyances,
rivers, creeks, canals, springs, lakes, estuaries and other water bodies. Collectively,
these water bodies are an asset critical to the environmental, recreational, cultural
and economic well-being of county residents and the health of the public. Overgrowth
of algae and vegetation hinder the effectiveness of flood attenuation provided by
natural and constructed stormwater and drainage conveyances. Regulation of nutrients,
including both phosphorus and nitrogen contained in fertilizer, will help improve
and maintain water and habitat quality.
(Ord. No. 08-35, § 4, 11-4-2008)
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