Lee County fertilizer ordinance guide

What the reviewed county source says

Lee County’s official notice says that fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus may not be applied to turf or landscape plants in unincorporated Lee County from June 1 through September 30. The notice identifies Lee County Ordinance No. 08-08 as the source of the restriction.

The county also directs crews to avoid fertilizer when rain is forecast, keep a 10-foot barrier from water bodies, and sweep up spills instead of washing them away. Confirm property jurisdiction and the ordinance before work.

Crew clearance checklist

1. Confirm the property is within the county jurisdiction and check for a municipal rule.
2. Review the assigned applicator's current FDACS, GI-BMP, CEU, and renewal records.
3. Open the official county source to verify the active blackout and weather-related restrictions.
4. Check any local registration, decal, business, or route-specific requirement.
5. Document the source review before dispatching fertilizer application work.

Official source

As-of status: source reviewed October 4, 2026. Re-check the linked government page before operational use.