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<br /> <br />SECTION: <br /> <br />408.01: <br />408.02: <br />408.03 : <br />408.04 <br /> <br />Purpose <br />Commercial Applicator Regulations <br />General Regulations <br />Pesticide Application Warning Signs <br /> <br />408.01: PURPOSE: <br /> <br />The City has conducted studies and has reviewed existing data to determine the current and <br />projected water quality of various lakes within its community. The data indicates that lake water <br />quality may be maintained and improved if the City is able to regulate the amount oflawn <br />fertilizer and other chemicals entering the Jakes as a result of storm water runoff or other causes. <br />The purpose of this Section is to define regulations which will aid the City in maintaining and <br />improving lake resources which are enjoyed by its residents and other users. (Ord. 1024, 11-23- <br />87) <br /> <br />408.02: COMMERCIAL APPLICATOR REGULATIONS: <br /> <br />A. License Required: No person shall engage in the business of commercial lawn fertilizer <br />applicator within the City unless a license has been obtained from the City Manager, as <br />provided in subsection 408.02B. <br />B. License Application Procedure: Applications for a commercial lawn applicator license for a <br />calendar year shall be submitted to the City Manager at least thirty (30) days prior to the <br />initial lawn fertilizer application each year within the City. The application shaH consist of <br />the following: <br />1. Application Form: Application forms shall be provided by the City and shall include the <br />following information: <br />a. Name, address and telephone number of applicant and any individuals authorized to <br />represent the applicant. <br />b. Description oflawn fertilizer formula proposed to be applied on lawns within the City. <br />c. A time schedule for application of lawn fertilizer and identification of weather <br />conditions acceptable for lawn fertilizer application. <br />2. Fertilizer Sample: A chemical analysis of a sample of the lawn fertilizer shall be <br />submitted to the City along with the initial application for a license and at least thirty (30) <br />days before fertilizer composition changes are implemented. Said analysis shall be certified <br />by an independent testing laboratory. <br />3. License Fee: The annual license fee for a commercial lawn fertilizer applicator shall be <br />one hundred dollars ($100.00). The license shall expire on December 31. The license fee <br />shall not be prorated. <br />