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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, 2001, the director shall adopt regulations governing the issuance of such
permits. Such regulations shall identify chemicals, or specify the procedure for
identifying chemicals, the use of which in watershed areas (a) are determined by the
director to be beneficial to the watersheds, such as herbicides to eradicate non native
plant species, or to save native plants from insect pests, or(b) are demonstrated by the
applicant to the satisfaction of the director to have no adverse impact on watershed or
watershed ecosystems. Such regulations shall also include approved application methods,
and may limit herbicide/pesticide application to licensed professionals. In adopting such
regulations and making all required deteiminations, 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 July 1, 2001.
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Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this 31 day of
May , 2001.
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Transmitted to Mayor on June 4, 2001
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Bill No. 26 of 2001.
Published: June 13,2001
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EXHIBIT A
Approved Herbicide and Pesticide List:
The following herbicides and pesticides are approved for use in the watershed, if
used according to the product label. The listed herbicides and pesticides should be
applied in a manner so as not to allow drift or over spray to hit open water. Conservative
application methods are to be used in all watershed areas. Hand sprayers and spot
spraying are recommended for application sites around stream banks. Spraying plans
should be cancelled and active spraying should be discontinued if rain is anticipated
within 24 hours of application. Designated watershed areas are listed on GIS maps for
ease of locating areas of special concern.
2,4-D amine
Pendimethalin
Prodiamine
Glyphosate
Metsulfuron
Chlorsulfuron
3,6-dichloro-o-anisic acid
Azafenidin
Herbicides and pesticides are to be applied by licensed applicators only.
Herbicide, Pesticide, Fertilizer Permits
In accordance with Salt Lake City Ordinance (Watershed Protection) the regulations
governing permits for outdoor use of herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers in watershed-
restricted areas are as follows:
• Only chemicals listed on the City's published list can be used:
o Listed chemicals are restricted to those recommended by experts
and currently considered safe for usage in watershed areas
o Most biological products are safe, however, notification and
approval of use are required prior to use.
o No private watershed homeowner is allowed to store or apply large
quantities of chemicals (greater than 0.5 gal concentrated material)
o All pesticides must be stored in such a manner as to avoid freezing
o Spilled material must be cleaned up immediately; saturated soil
must be removed,put in a sealed container and taken out of the
canyon for disposal at the Salt Lake Valley Household Hazardous
Waste facility, 6030 W. 1300 S., SLC. Do not leave the
contaminated soil where the contaminant can be washed out by
rain and get into the stream. Report any spill greater than 6 ounces
of concentrated material.
o Pesticides are to be used only in accordance with label and labeling
directions or as modified or expanded and approved by the
department.
• Chemical applications are restricted as follows:
o Applications within 100 feet of a waterway are prohibited.
o Pesticides must be used in such a manner and under such wind and
other conditions as to prevent contamination of people, pets, fish,
wildlife, crops,property, structures, lands, pasturage or waters
(more than 100 ft. away) from the area of use.
o Homeowner applications more than 10 feet high are prohibited.
o Homeowner applications covering more than 0.25 acre are
prohibited.
o All equipment containing pesticides and drawing water from any
water source must have an effective anti-siphon device to prevent
backflow.
o Large scale applications (greater than 0.25 acre) must be done by
licensed professional applicator(all other restrictions apply)
• Bulk chemicals (greater than 1001bs) are not allowed to be stored in the
watersheds, or transported into or through them except under certain
circumstances.
o Transport of herbicides on I-80 is not restricted, although any
traffic accidents within the City's watershed involving spilled
herbicides must be reported to Public Utilities.
o Trucks entering the canyons must carry verification of volume and
composition of materials on their trucks (in case of spills)
o Materials for specifically approved applications will be allowed
even if in excess of limit, permit must be available on request.
• Fertilizers are restricted except for revegetation
o Where applicable a soil analysis may be required to determine the
amount of fertilizer allowed .
o Temporary irrigation may be permitted for revegetation.
Herbicide, Pesticide, Fertilizer Permit
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Property Owner:
Address:
Phone:
Description of project being applied for:
Specific Chemical Proposed to Be Used:
Proposed Application Rate/Total Volume Necessary:
Proposed Method of Application:
Specific site of proposed application:
Size of proposed area:
Office Use Only
Approved: Not Approved:
Director's Signature:
Special Conditions: