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; establishes a prohibited application period; specifies
allowable fertilizer application rates and methods, fertilizer-free zones, low maintenance
zones, and exemptions. The 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 primarily in and on Hernando County's springs,
and also in and on Hernando County's natural and constructed stormwater conveyances,
rivers, creeks, canals, lakes, estuaries and other water bodies. Collectively, these
water bodies are an asset critical to the environmental, recreational, cultural and
economic well-being of Hernando County residents and the health of the public. Overgrowth
of algae and vegetation also hinders the effectiveness of flood attenuation provided
by natural and constructed stormwater conveyances. Regulation of nutrients, including
both phosphorus and nitrogen contained in fertilizer, will help improve and maintain
water and habitat quality.
(Ord. No. 2013-34, § I, 11-12-13)
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