§ 34-117. Fertilizer content and application rates.

(a)

All fertilizer to be applied shall be labeled in accordance with state law.

(b)

Fertilizers applied to turf and/or landscape plants within the city shall be applied in accordance with directions provided by Rule 5E-1.003(2), Florida Administrative Code, Labeling Requirements For Urban Turf Fertilizers, and shall not exceed the application rates and frequency maximums, which vary by plant and turf type, found on the labeled fertilizer bag or container.

(c)

Unless a soil or tissue deficiency has been verified by an approved soil test:

(1)

Nitrogen or phosphorus fertilizer shall be applied to turf in accordance with the rates and frequency requirements of subsection (b) above; and

(2)

Nitrogen or phosphorus fertilizer shall be applied to landscape plants in accordance with the rates and frequency requirements of subsection (b) above, or in accordance with the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences recommendations for landscape plants, vegetable gardens and fruit trees and shrubs.

(Ord. No. 4432-12, § 1, 8-20-2012)