§ 20-109. Timing of fertilizer application.  


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  • No applicator shall apply fertilizers containing nitrogen and/or phosphorus to saturated soils. Additionally, fertilizers containing nitrogen and/or phosphorus shall not be applied to turf and/or landscape plants during any of the following prohibited application periods:

    (1)

    June 1 through September 30.

    (2)

    The time period during which the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch or warning, or a tropical storm watch or warning, or a hurricane watch or warning for any portion of the county.

    (3)

    Heavy rains are expected.

(Code 1982, § 1-7.6-47; Ord. No. 11-001A, pt. A, 3-1-2011; Ord. No. 2014-3 , § 1-7.6-47, 1-7-2014)