Pinellas County fertilizer ordinance guide

What the reviewed county source says

Pinellas County states that nitrogen or phosphorus may not be applied to turfgrass or landscape from June 1 through September 30, with additional weather-related restrictions. The county also describes fertilizer-free zones and application practices.

The official page says commercial crews should check the seasonal restriction, documented phosphorus deficiency requirement, slow-release nitrogen requirements, and the 10-foot fertilizer-free zone before dispatching 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.