10.52 - Application of Fertilizers and Pesticides § 10.52
Section 10.52: Application of Fertilizers and
Pesticides
Source: Ordinance No. 407, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 08-29-08
Subdivision 1.
The City and the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission have conducted
studies and have reviewed existing data to determine the current and projected
water quality of various lakes within the community. The data indicates that lake
water quality may be maintained or improved if the City regulates the amount of
lawn fertilizer and other chemicals entering the lakes and streams as a result of
storm water runoff or other causes. The purpose of this ordinance is to set forth
regulations which will restrict the amount of fertilizers containing phosphorous
which may be applied to lawns in the City.
Subdivision 2. Definitions
For the purpose of this section, certain terms and words are defined as follows:
A. Fertilizer: means a substance containing one (1) or more recognized plant
nutrients that is used for its plant nutrient content and designed for use or
claimed to have value in promoting plant growth. Fertilizer does not include
animal and vegetable manures that are not manipulated, marl, lime,
limestone, and other products exempted by Rule by the Minnesota
Commissioner of Agriculture.
B. Pesticide: means a substance or mixture of substances intended to prevent,
destroy, repel, or mitigate a pest, and a substance or mixture of substances
intended for use as a plant regulator, defoliant or desiccant.
C. Administrator: The individual responsible for overseeing the requirements
of the City Code. For purposes of this section of the code, the administrator
shall be the City Manager or his/her designee.
Subdivision 3. General Regulations
A. Time of Application. Neither commercial applicators nor noncommercial
applicators may apply lawn fertilizer when the ground is frozen or when
conditions exist which will promote or create runoffs.
Source: Ordinance No. 222, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 03-30-00
*B. Impervious Surfaces and Drainage Ways. No person shall apply fertilizer to
impervious surfaces, drainage ditches, or waterways.
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*C. Buffer Zone. Fertilizers and pesticides shall not be applied below the Ordinary
High Water level of water bodies as established by the Minnesota Department
of Natural Resources, or within fifteen (15) feet of any wetland or water
resource.
Source: Ordinance No. 407, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 08-29-08
*Relettering Source: Ordinance No. 407,
2nd Series Effective Date: 08-29-08
*Subdivision 4. Penalty
Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
Source: Ordinance No. 407, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 08-29-08
*Renumbering Source: Ordinance No. 407,
2nd Series Effective Date: 08-29-08
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