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BILL NO. 2002-19
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND
WATER QUALITY; REGULATING THE USE OF LAWN
FERTILIZERS; AMENDING CHAPTER IX OF THE
RICHFIELD CITY CODE
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. Chapter IX of the Richfield City Code is amended by adding the
following Section:
Section 911 - Lawn Fertilizer Use
911.01. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to achieve the policies outlined in the
City's Surface Water Management Plan and protect the water quality of the
water bodies within the City of Richfield.
911.03. Administration. The City Council hereby designates the Public Works Director
as the administrator of this section.
911.05. Fertilizer Use Requlations. Subdivision 1. Prohibition Regarding Application of
Phosphorous Fertilizers on Turf. A person may not apply a fertilizer containing
the plant nutrient phosphorus to turf, including, but not limited to, residential and
commercial residential property, private golf courses, and property owned by
federal, state, or local units of government, including parks, recreation areas,
and public golf courses.
Subd. 2. Exemptions. The following exemptions apply to the fertilizer use
ordinance on turf, provided that the application of phosphorus fertilizer does not
exceed rates recommended by the University of Minnesota and approved by
the commissioner of agriculture:
a. A tissue, soil, or other test by a laboratory or method
approved by the commissioner and performed within the last
three years indicates that the levels of available phosphorus
in the soil are insufficient to support healthy turf growth.
b. The property owner or an agent of the property owner is first
establishing turf via seed or sod procedures, and only during
the first growing season.
c. The fertilizer containing the plant food phosphorus is used
on a golf course under the direction of a person licensed,
certified, or approved by an organization with an ongoing
training program approved by the commissioner of
agriculture.
Subd. 3. Prohibition Regarding Application of Phosphorous Fertilizers on
Impervious Surfaces. A person may not apply a fertilizer to an impervious
surface. Fertilizer released on an impervious surface must be immediately
contained and either legally applied to turf or any other legal site, or returned to
the original or other appropriate container.
911.07. Penaltv. Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a petty
misdemeanor.
Section 2. This ordinance is effective in accordance with section 3.09 of the
Richfield City Charter.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 11th day of
June, 2002.
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Martin J. Kirsth,-rV1ayor
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City of Richfield
(Official Publieation)
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
BILL NO. 2002.19
AMENDMENT TO CITY OF RICHFIELD
ORDINANCE CODE SECTION 911 I
I This summary of the ordinance is published pursuant to f
Section 3.12 of the Richfield City Charter.
I The purpose of this ordinance is to limit use oflawn fertil-
I izers that contain phosphorous. This ordinance affects
both commercial and non-commercial applicators and sets
limits on the amount of fertilizer that can be applied per
application and per season. The ordinance also limits
where and when phosphorous fertilizers can be applied.
Copies of the ordinance are available for public inspection
in the Public Works Department during normal business
hours or upon request by calling Engineering Supervisor
George Atkinson at 612-861-9191.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Min-
nesota this 11th day of June, 2002.
Martin J. Kirsch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
(Jun.e ~, 2002)D2IBill 2002-19