§ 19-249. Fertilizer free zones.

(a)

Fertilizer shall not be applied to turf grass within the following areas:

(1)

Within seventy-five (75) feet of the ordinary high water line of a water body for which an environmentally sensitive overlay zone (ESOZ) has been established by the county.

(2)

Fifteen (15) feet from the top of the bank of any drainage retention area, canal, wetland or other water body.

(3)

One hundred (100) feet of a sinkhole or other karst feature that has an opening at the surface.

(4)

Within seventy-five (75) feet of the ordinary high water line of Silver Springs, Silver Run, Rainbow Springs or Rainbow River.

(b)

In the event an area is included in one or more of the areas described in subsection (a) above, the more restrictive provision (i.e., the larger distance) shall apply.

(c)

No fertilizer shall be applied to any non-turf area within thirty (30) feet of any pond, stream, water course, lake, canal, or wetland as defined in chapter 62-340, Florida Administrative Code.

(d)

Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, newly planted or renovated turf or landscaping may be fertilized for the first sixty (60) days after being planted or renovated, provided fertilizer application complies with Florida Green Industries Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida, June 2002, as amended.

(Ord. No. 08-35, § 9, 11-4-2008)