Timing of fertilizer application.
Cape Coral Code of Ordinances § 9-103
in effect§ 9-103 - Timing of fertilizer application.
No applicator shall apply fertilizers containing Nitrogen or Phosphorus to turf or landscape plants during a prohibited application period. The City Manager is authorized to extend the prohibited application period for an additional period of one month from May 1 through May 31, if it is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare, including, but not limited to, permit requirements associated with public projects.
If the City Manager extends the prohibited application period as provided herein, the City Manager shall inform the City Council of the reasons for the extension prior to the extension. Upon the extension of the prohibited application period, the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, shall post a written notice of such extension at conspicuous place(s) in the Cape Coral City Hall. The City Manager, or his designee, shall also notify the local media, city employees, businesses, and residents as soon as possible and in the manner most practicable and expeditious.
(Ord. 86-10, 11-29-2010; Ord. 79-21, § 1, 10-6-2021)
Source: City of Cape Coral, Florida, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Land Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/cape_coral/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH9HESA_ARTVIUSFE_S9-103TIFEAPFetched: 11/4/2026