Fertilizer Ordinance Hearing at Brevard County Commission

By Maureen Rupe

Proposed Fertilizer Ordinance Hearing

• When:  Tuesday, December 11, 2012
• Time Certain:  1:30 pm
• Location:  Brevard County Commission’s Chambers, County Complex Bldg. C, Viera, FL 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way - Building C, Viera, FL 32940

Help Us Save the Indian River Lagoon
No Need to Speak.  Just Wear a Sticker to Identify you as a Supporter of the More Restrictive Ordinance Passed by the Planning & Zoning Board.  Stickers will be available at the door.

Talking Points:

• Only allow Fertilizers containing at least 50% slow release nitrogen.  No Fertilizers in Brevard containing phosphorus unless soil testing proves that it is needed.
• Ban Fertilizers application within 15 feet of a waterway.
• Ban fertilizers containing phosphorus and nitrogen in the rainy season from June 1st through September 30th.  Use Fertilizers containing iron instead.

Additional Information

• Here is the link to the county website information about the commission meeting and topic:   brevardcountyfl.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.ASPX
• Here is a  link to the recent Florida Today article  http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20121202/NEWS01/312020050/Will-fertilizing-your-lawn-soon-breaking-law-?odyssey=nav%7Chead