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Citrus County adopts stricter fertilizer rules aimed at protecting springs; ordinance passes
Summary
The Board adopted amendments to Chapter 66 of the county code to tighten fertilizer application rules — including expanded blackout periods, 25-foot buffers near water, and a 65% slow-release nitrogen requirement — after public testimony from conservation groups; the motion passed.
The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners adopted a revised fertilizer ordinance intended to reduce nutrient runoff into springs, rivers and coastal waters.
The ordinance amends local code provisions to expand fertilizer blackout periods, add application buffers around water bodies, require slow-release nitrogen products, and require point-of-sale signage for retailers.
What the ordinance does - Expands the fertilizer blackout period to include dormant months (November–March) and the rainy (wet) season as defined in the ordinance (June–September). - Establishes a 25-foot buffer where fertilizer containing nitrogen and phosphorus may not be applied adjacent to bodies of water. - Requires that at least 65% of…
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