The Town of Fort Myers Beach has restrictions on fertilizing to protect the beach environment and other natural resources in the Town.

Application of fertilizer is prohibited:

• When a flood, tropical storm, or hurricane watch or warning is in effect for the Town of Fort Myers Beach
• When heavy rain is forecast in the area
• During the rainy season from June 1 to September 30

Fertilizer free zones are:

• Within 15 feet of any water body and wetland
• On any impervious surface such as streets, driveways and sidewalks

The content of fertilizer:

• Must be 65 percent slow release nitrogen
• Unless testing demonstrates soil is deficient, phosphorus is not permitted

Application of fertilizer requires:

• Limiting to one pound of nitrogen per 1000 square feet of lawn
• Use of a spreader deflector to deflect fertilizer away from impervious surfaces, water bodies and wetlands