It has been determined that the use of fertilizers containing phosphorus,
and their eventual presence in stormwater runoff, constitutes a threat to
the water quality of the Borough of Netcong, which is inimical to the general
welfare. It is the purpose of this chapter to decrease the use in the Borough
of fertilizers containing phosphorus.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
LAWN FERTILIZER
Any substance used to increase soil fertility which contains phosphorus
exceeding 0.5% expressed as P205 on a dry basis.
Newly established turf areas shall be exempt from the provisions of
this chapter for the first growing season.
[Amended 8-10-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-20]
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to such penalties as are provided for in Article
I of Chapter
1 of the Code of the Borough of Netcong.