Sarasota County fertilizer ordinance guide

What the reviewed county source says

Sarasota County says fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus is prohibited during the June 1 through September 30 restricted season. Its county page also points crews to the Fertilizer and Landscape Management Code.

Outside the restricted season, the official page identifies a 50% slow-release nitrogen requirement and a 10-foot separation from waterways. Read the linked code and county guidance for scope, conditions, and exceptions.

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.