TITLE 6
PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY

CHAPTER 1
CEMETERY

SECTION:

6-1-1: Purpose

6-1-2: Fees Set By Resolution

6-1-3: Approval Of Maintenance And Operation

6-1-4: Grave Decorating Restrictions

6-1-1: PURPOSE:

It is hereby determined and declared to be necessary and conducive to and for the protection, health, safety and welfare of the public and inhabitants of the city to hire and control all labor used in maintenance and operation of the Mountain View Cemetery. (Ord. 262, 6-14-2005)

6-1-2: FEES SET BY RESOLUTION:

The city council shall, by resolution, from time to time, fix and change the charges for setting of markers and monuments, for opening and closing graves, and the prices of lots and charges for interment in accordance with any applicable state and local laws. (Ord. 262, 6-14-2005)

6-1-3: APPROVAL OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION:

The city council shall approve all labor used in the maintenance and operation of the cemetery. All maintenance, construction, landscaping and monument setting shall be done only under supervision of the city maintenance department. (Ord. 262, 6-14-2005)

6-1-4: GRAVE DECORATING RESTRICTIONS:

   A.   Restrictions: Fresh flowers or artificial seasonal bouquets will be allowed but will be removed at any time they become unsightly or deteriorated. The use of wire for attaching memorials is prohibited. Jars, glass containers, cans and other inappropriate objects are not allowed and will be removed by the cemetery staff. No planting or digging is allowed. Decorations will only be allowed at the head of the grave site. Fences, rocks or other objects to circle the grave site will not be allowed. All decorations must be removed by April 15 in order for the cemetery staff to prepare the cemetery for Memorial Day.

   B.   Nonliability Of City: The city shall not be liable for loss of vases, floral arrangements or any type of memorial decoration.

   C.   Maintain Beauty Of Cemetery: It is the goal of the city to maintain the general beauty of the Mountain View Cemetery for all people and avoid anything that would detract from the appearance and harmony of the cemetery. (Ord. 262, 6-14-2005)