A. Use Prohibited; Exception: The outdoor use of herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers in any watershed area is prohibited, except in accordance with a permit for such use issued by the director. On or before July 1, 2001, the director shall adopt regulations governing the issuance of such permits. Such regulations shall identify chemicals, or specify the procedure for identifying chemicals, the use of which in watershed areas: 1) are determined by the director to be beneficial to the watersheds, such as herbicides to eradicate nonnative plant species, or to save native plants from insect pests, or 2) are demonstrated by the applicant to the satisfaction of the director to have no adverse impact on watershed or watershed ecosystems. Such regulations shall also include approved application methods, and may limit herbicide/pesticide application to licensed professionals. In adopting such regulations and making all required determinations, the director may rely on accepted industry and trade literature, studies or other information, taking into account special circumstances relating to the watershed areas. Public safety, the cost of water treatment and the long term protection of the watershed shall be given priority over any other considerations. Regulations so adopted may be revised from time to time as the director deems appropriate. Permits shall be issued only in accordance with regulations so adopted and revised by the director.
B. Approved Herbicide And Pesticide List: The following herbicides and pesticides are approved for use in the watershed, if used according to the product label. The listed herbicides and pesticides should be applied in a manner so as not to allow drift or over spray to hit open water. Conservative application methods are to be used in all watershed areas. Hand sprayers and spot spraying are recommended for application sites around stream banks. Spraying plans should be canceled and active spraying should be discontinued if rain is anticipated within twenty four (24) hours of application. Designated watershed areas are listed on GIS maps for ease of locating areas of special concern.
Azafenidin
Chlorsulfuron
Glyphosate
Metsulfuron
Pendimenthalin
Prodiamine
2,4-D amine
3,6-dichloro-o-anisic acid
Herbicides and pesticides are to be applied by licensed applicators only.
C. Permits: In accordance with Salt Lake City ordinance (watershed protection), the regulations governing permits for outdoor use of herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers in watershed restricted areas are as follows:
1. Only chemicals listed on the city's published list can be used:
a. Listed chemicals are restricted to those recommended by experts and currently considered safe for usage in watershed areas.
b. Most biological products are safe; however, notification and approval of use are required prior to use.
c. No private watershed homeowner is allowed to store or apply large quantities of chemicals (greater than 0.5 gallons concentrated material).
d. All pesticides must be stored in such a manner as to avoid freezing.
e. Spilled material must be cleaned up immediately; saturated soil must be removed, put in a sealed container and taken out of the canyon for disposal at the Salt Lake Valley household hazardous waste facility, 6030 W. 1300 S., SLC. Do not leave the contaminated soil where the contaminant can be washed out by rain and get into the stream. Report any spill greater than six (6) ounces of concentrated material.
f. Pesticides are to be used only in accordance with label and labeling directions or as modified or expanded and approved by the department.
2. Chemical applications are restricted as follows:
a. Applications within one hundred feet (100') of a waterway are prohibited.
b. Pesticides must be used in such a manner and under such wind and other conditions as to prevent contamination of people, pets, fish, wildlife, crops, property, structures, lands, pasturage or waters (more than 100 feet away) from the area of use.
c. Homeowner applications more than ten feet (10') high are prohibited.
d. Homeowner applications covering more than 0.25 acre are prohibited.
e. All equipment containing pesticides and drawing water from any water source must have an effective antisiphon device to prevent backflow.
f. Large scale applications (greater than 0.25 acre) must be done by a licensed professional applicator (all other restrictions apply).
3. Bulk chemicals (greater than 100 pounds) are not allowed to be stored in the watersheds, or transported into or through them except under certain circumstances.
a. Transport of herbicides on I-80 is not restricted, although any traffic accidents within the city's watershed involving spilled herbicides must be reported to public utilities.
b. Trucks entering the canyons must carry verification of volume and composition of materials on their trucks (in case of spills).
c. Materials for specifically approved applications will be allowed even if in excess of limit, permit must be available on request.
4. Fertilizers are restricted except for revegetation.
a. Where applicable, a soil analysis may be required to determine the amount of fertilizer allowed.
b. Temporary irrigation may be permitted for revegetation. (Ord. 26-01 § 1, exh. A, 2001)