Purpose and Intent.
Cape Coral Code of Ordinances § 9-100
in effect§ 9-100 - Purpose and Intent.
(a) This article regulates the proper use of fertilizers by any applicator; requires proper training of commercial and institutional fertilizer applicators; establishes training and licensing requirements; establishes a prohibited application period; specifies application rates and methods, fertilizer-restricted zones, low maintenance zones, and exemptions.
(b) This article requires the use of best management practices which provide specific management guidelines to minimize negative secondary and cumulative environmental effects associated with the use of fertilizers. These secondary and cumulative effects have been observed in and on the City of Cape Coral's natural and constructed stormwater conveyances, rivers, creeks, canals, springs, lakes, estuaries and other water bodies. Collectively, these water bodies are an asset critical to the environmental, recreational, cultural and economic well-being of the City of Cape Coral's residents and the health of the public. Overgrowth of algae and vegetation hinder the effectiveness of flood attenuation provided by natural and constructed stormwater conveyances. Regulation of nutrients, including both Phosphorus and Nitrogen contained in fertilizer, will help improve and maintain water and habitat quality within the City of Cape Coral and vicinity.
(Ord. 79-21, § 1, 10-6-2021) (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_S9-100PUINFetched: 11/4/2026