Fertilizer content.
Saint Paul Legislative Code § 377.08
in effectSec. 377.08. - Fertilizer content.
No person licensed under this chapter shall apply any lawn fertilizer, liquid or granular, within the city that is labeled to contain more than 0% phosphate (P2O5). This prohibition shall not apply to:
(1) The naturally occurring phosphorus in unadulterated natural or organic fertilizing products such as yard waste compost;
(2) Use on newly established or developed turf and lawn areas during their first growing season;
(3) Turf and lawn areas which soil tests taken according to University of Minnesota guidelines and analyzed in a state certified laboratory confirm are below phosphorus levels established by the University of Minnesota. In such cases, lawn fertilizer application shall not exceed the University of Minnesota recommended application rate for phosphorous.
Lawn fertilizers containing phosphorus applied pursuant to the above-listed exceptions shall be watered into the soil where the phosphorus can be immobilized and generally protected from loss by runoff. Fertilizer applied to impervious services, such as sidewalks, driveways and streets is to be removed by sweeping or other means immediately after fertilizer application is completed. Fertilizer is not to be applied to frozen soil, saturated soil or under conditions of impending heavy rainfall. The office of license, inspections and environmental protection shall be notified at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the application of any lawn fertilizer containing phosphorus that such fertilizer will be used, the amount to be used and the reason for its application.
(C.F. No. 01-1112, § 1, 12-5-01)
Source: City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, City Charter, Legislative Code and Administrative Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/st._paul/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIILECO_TITXXIXLI_CH377LAFEPEAP_S377.08FECOFetched: 11/1/2026