(a) All applicators desiring to apply lawn fertilizers more frequently than permitted in this chapter or in amounts exceeding the quantities prescribed herein may seek administrative relief in accordance with this section.
(b) An applicator desiring to seek administrative relief under this section shall file an application with the Department in a form approved by the Village Council.
(c) A soil sample or samples shall be taken from the site on which an applicator is proposing to apply lawn fertilizers on turf in amounts exceeding the quantities prescribed in this chapter. Such soil samples shall be taken by the Department or its designee and forwarded to the Michigan State University Extension Service or other qualified or recognized authority in the area of soil analysis for analysis. The cost of the soil analysis shall be borne by the applicant. Following completion of the analysis, the results shall be reviewed by the Administrator or the Administrator's designee.
(d) Approval or denial of the application shall be determined by the Administrator as expeditiously as possible, but in no event later than fifteen working days after receipt of the soil analysis, taking into consideration the following criteria.
(1) Anticipated environmental impact upon surrounding water resources.
(2) Permeability of soils and topographic conditions of the site.
(3) Conditions of stormwater management systems and ability of the system for nutrient uptake.
(4) Percentage of the site allocated to impervious surface.
(5) Necessity demonstrated by the application with regard to the turf management requirements of the site.
(e) The permit application shall be effective for one year from the date of its issuance.
(Ord. 149. Passed 9-13-06.)