(a) The purpose of this chapter is to maintain and promote the improvement of lake, pond, and wetland resources that the residents of the Village enjoy by reducing the impact of runoff from applications of lawn fertilizer on turf containing phosphorous, nitrogen, and other minerals. Based upon scientific research and general knowledge, the Village has determined that certain compounds containing nitrogen and phosphorous, which are contained in lawn fertilizers used on turf when applied within the Village, enter into the Village's water resources, including wetlands and watercourses, resulting in excessive and accelerated growth of algae and aquatic plants (eutrophication) that is detrimental to such resources, including but not limited to reduction of available oxygen for fish and other aquatic organisms. Therefore, the Village has determined it necessary and appropriate to regulate the rate and application of lawn fertilizers on turf.
(b) It is the further purpose and intent of this chapter to require licensure of commercial and institutional applicators of lawn fertilizers on turf within the Village.
(Ord. 149. Passed 9-13-06.)