Exemptions.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 55.50
in effect55.50. - Exemptions.
The prohibition against use of fertilizer that contains any quantity of phosphorus under section 55.40 shall not apply to:
(1) Newly established or developed turf and lawn areas during the first growing season; or
(2) In those locations where a tissue, soil, or other test by a laboratory or method approved by the Commissioner of Agriculture and performed within the last three (3) years indicates that the levels of available phosphorus in the soil is sufficient to support healthy turf growth.
(3) The application of lawn furtilizer containing phosphorus is used on a golf course under the direction of a person licensed, certified, or approved by an organization with an ongoing training program approved by the Commissioner of Agriculture. (2001-Or-113, § 1, 9-28-01; 2002-Or-068, § 5, 7-26-02)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT3AIPOENPR_CH55LAFE_55.50EXFetched: 11/2/2026