§ 12-237. Fertilizer-free zones.

(a)

No fertilizer shall be applied within ten (10) feet of any lake, pond, stream, water body, watercourse or canal. Additionally, no fertilizer shall be applied within ten (10) feet of any wetland as defined by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Chapter 62-340, Florida Administrative Code, as it may be amended or superseded).

(b)

No fertilizer shall be deposited, washed, swept, or blown off intentionally or inadvertently onto any impervious surface, public right-of-way, public property, stormwater drain, ditch or other stormwater conveyance, or directly to a water body. Any fertilizer spilled or deposited on an impervious surface shall be immediately and completely removed to the extent reasonably possible.

(c)

A low-maintenance zone is strongly recommended, though not required, for all areas within ten (10) feet of the water's edge of any lake, pond, stream, water body, water course or canal, or any wetland. Low-maintenance zones should be planted and managed in such a way as to minimize the need for watering, mowing, and other active maintenance.

(Ord. No. 13-005, Art. III(3-3), 3-19-13)