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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 26 of 2001
(Watershed Protection)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17, CHAPTER 4 OF THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE, PROHIBITING THE OUTDOOR USE OF HERBICIDES, PESTICIDES AND FERTILIZERS IN WATERSHED AREAS WITHOUT A PERMIT, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH PERMITS.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Title 17, Chapter 4 of the Salt Lake City Code is hereby amended and supplemented by adding a new Section 17.04.371, to read as follows:
Section 17.04.371 Herbicide, pesticide and fertilizer restrictions.
The outdoor use of herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers in any watershed area is prohibited, except in accordance with a permit for such use issued by the director. On or before July 1, 2000, the director shall adopt regulations governing the issuance of such permits. Such regulations shall include a list of chemicals, the use of which in watershed areas is determined by the director to have only negligible, if any, adverse impact on water quality or watershed ecosystems. Such regulations shall also include approved application methods, and may limit application to licensed professionals. In adopting such regulations and making all required determinations, the director may rely on accepted industry and trade literature, studies or other information, taking into account special circumstances relating to the watershed areas. Public safety, the cost of water treatment and the long-term protection of the watershed shall be given priority over any other considerations. Regulations so adopted may be revised from time to time as the director deems appropriate. Permits shall be issued only in accordance with regulations so adopted and revised by the director.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon the date of its first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this 31st day of May, 2001.
Bill No. 26 of 2001.
Published: June 13, 2001.