An ordinance to regulate the outdoor application
of fertilizer so as to reduce the overall amount of excess nutrients
entering waterways, thereby helping to protect and improve surface
water quality. This chapter does not apply to fertilizer application
on commercial farms.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following
terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meanings
stated herein unless their use in the text of this chapter clearly
demonstrates a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context,
words used in the present tense include the future, words used in
the plural number include the singular number, and words used in the
singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always
mandatory and not merely directory.
BUFFER
The land area, 25 feet in width, adjacent to any water body.
COMMERCIAL FARM
A farm management unit producing agricultural or horticultural
products worth $2,500 or more annually.
FERTILIZER
A fertilizer material, mixed fertilizer or any other substance
containing one or more recognized plant nutrients which is used for
its plant nutrient content; which is designed for use or claimed to
have value in promoting plant growth; and which is sold, offered for
sale, or intended for sale.
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
A surface that has been covered with a layer or material
so that it is highly resistant to infiltration by water. This term
shall be used to include any highway, street, sidewalk, parking lot,
driveway, or other material that prevents infiltration of water into
the soil.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZER
Any fertilizer that contains phosphorus, expressed as P2 O5, with a guaranteed analysis
of greater than zero; except that it shall not be considered to include
animal (including human) or vegetable manures, agricultural liming
materials, or wood ashes that have not been amended to increase their
nutrient content.
SOILS TEST
A technical analysis of soil conducted by an accredited soil-testing
laboratory following the protocol for such a test established by Rutgers
Cooperative Research and Extension.
WATER BODY
A surface water feature, such as a lake, river, stream, creek,
pond, lagoon, bay or estuary.
This chapter shall be enforced by the Police
Department, Zoning Official, and the Sanitarian of the Township of
Boonton.
Any person(s) found to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the penalties set forth in §
1-15 of this Code.