Updated Fertilizer Ordinance for Citrus County

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners · November 4, 2025

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The Board of County Commissioners has updated the fertilizer ordinance to protect local springs, rivers, and coastal waters.

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The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners announced an update to the countys fertilizer ordinance to reduce nutrient runoff into springs, rivers and coastal waters. The rules restrict fertilizer application to April and May in spring and October in fall, create 25-foot fertilizer-free buffer zones from water and seawalls, cap nitrogen use at 4 pounds per 1,000 square feet per year, and recommend products with at least 65% slow-release nitrogen. The statement also advises that phosphorus be used only after a soil test and notes that reminder signs will be placed at local stores. The transcript does not specify an ordinance number, vote tallies, or an effective date.

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