(A) The provisions set forth in this ordinance shall not apply to:
(1) Bona fide farm operations as defined in the Florida Right to Farm Act, fla. stat. § 823.14, provided that fertilizers are applied in accordance with the appropriate Best Management Practices Manual adopted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Agricultural Water Policy for the crop in question.
(2) Other properties not subject to or covered under the Florida Right to Farm Act that have pastures used for grazing livestock provided that fertilizers are applied in accordance with the appropriate Best Management Practices Manual adopted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Agricultural Water Policy for the crop in question.
(3) Any lands used for scientific research supported by an accredited institution of higher learning or a government entity, including, but not limited to, research on the effects of fertilizer use on urban stormwater, water quality, agronomics, or horticulture.
(4) Vegetable gardens provided they are not within ten (10) feet of any water body and/or wetland.
(5) Yard waste, compost, mulches or other similar materials that are primarily organic in nature and are applied to improve the physical conditions of the soil.
(6) Golf courses, parks and athletic fields subject to and implementing Best Management Practices as prescribed in Rule 5E-l.003(2)(d), Florida Administrative Code.
(Ord. 2014-16, passed 5-15-14)