Fertilizer shall not be applied within ten (10) feet of any surface waters, pond, stream, watercourse, lake, canal, or wetland as defined by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Chapter 62-340, Florida Administrative Code) or within ten (10) feet from the top of a seawall. Newly planted turf and/or landscape plants may be fertilized in this zone for a sixty (60) day period beginning thirty (30) days after planting if needed to allow the plants to become well established. Caution shall be used to prevent direct deposition of nutrients into the water. The requirements of § 100.04 also apply to newly planted turf and landscape plants.
(Ord. 2014-16, passed 5-15-14)