(A) All markers and memorials must be comprised of stone or other equally durable composition and shall face the same direction as the markers and memorials around them.
(B) Temporary markers are considered to be property of the Maple Grove Cemetery.
(C) Except for monuments that existed in Maple Grove Cemetery before the effective date of this chapter, no monument will be allowed or erected in the cemetery. For purposes of this chapter, MONUMENT shall be defined as any marker, memorial, statue or similar item which exceeds 30 inches in height above normal ground level or which has a ground surface area exceeding 32 inches in width (or 60 inches in width for a double marker), with an overall height of no more than 30 inches above ground level, including the foundation. Only one marker or memorial shall be permitted per cemetery plot, or one marker or memorial in total where two adjoining plots share that one marker or memorial. Markers shall be no more than 32 inches in width (or 60 inches in width for a double marker), with an overall height of no more than 30 inches above ground level, including the foundation.
(D) The footing or foundation upon which any marker or memorial must be placed shall be constructed by the town, or such person(s) as may be designated by the Town Council. Foundations will only be placed on the approval and instruction of the Town Council or the Clerk-Treasurer's office. Fees for such work shall be set based on the current rate of the contractor, but payable to the Town of Argos.
(E) No foundations/monuments will be constructed/installed on any plot which has an unpaid balance due to the cemetery for said plot.
(F) The town is no longer allowing the sale of graves in the "old section" (which is defined as plot numbers 1 - 999), however, any foundations being poured for plots previously purchased in the old section will have a wash of four inches around all sides of the base of the monument.
(G) Foundations in the new section will already be poured. Any part of the new section without foundations in place will not be available for sale until they are poured.
(H) Should any monument or memorial (including any monument or memorial that was in place before this chapter became effective) become unsightly, broken, moved off its proper site, dilapidated or a safety hazard, the Town Council shall have the right, at the expense of the owner of the cemetery plot, to correct the condition or remove the same. The town shall make reasonable attempts to contact the owner of the cemetery plot prior to any such work beginning.
(I) The maintenance, repair and upkeep of a cemetery memorial, marker, urn or similar item is the responsibility of the heirs or family of the person buried at that location. The town has no responsibility or liability regarding the repair, maintenance or upkeep regarding any such marker, memorial, urn or similar item.
(Ord. 2023-06, passed 4-19-2023)