§ 2-14-72. Recommendations.

(a)

A voluntary six-foot low-maintenance, no-mow zone is recommended from those areas described as fertilizer-free zones in section 2-14-67 in order to reduce the potential for fertilizer residue entering adjacent water bodies and wetlands. A swale/berm system is recommended for installation at the landward edge of this low-maintenance zone to capture and filter runoff. No vegetative material shall be deposited or left remaining in the low-maintenance zone or in the water body or wetland. Care should be taken to prevent the overspray of aquatic weed products in the low-maintenance zone.

(b)

It is recommended that the application of fertilizer for properties using reclaimed water service be reduced in accordance with the nutrient level contained in the reclaimed water. This information is available from the county administrator.

(c)

The county recommends the establishment of training programs using Spanish-speaking certified BMP trainers.

(d)

The county recommends that private homeowners become familiar with and utilize the recommendations of the UF/IFAS Florida Yards and Neighborhoods program when applying fertilizer.

(Ord. No. 14-41, § 37, 10-7-14)