§ 26-114. Exemptions  


Effective on Wednesday, November 6, 2013
  • The provisions of this Article shall not apply to:

    a.   Bona fide farm operations, as defined in the Florida Right to Farm Act, §823.14, Florida Statutes;

    b.   Any lands used for scientific research supported by an accredited institution of higher learning or a government entity, including, but not limited to, research on the effects of fertilizer use on urban stormwater, water quality, agronomics, or horticulture;

    c.   Athletic fields at public parks and school facilities that apply the concepts and principles embodied in the Florida Green BMPs, while maintaining the health and function of their specialized turf areas;

    d.   Vegetable gardens owned by individual or community property owners and trees grown for their edible fruit.

(Ord. No. 1074, § 1, 11-6-13)