(a) Any person wishing to establish or enlarge a cemetery, mausoleum, or other facility for the burial, interment, or other final disposition of the remains of dead persons shall make application to the City Council to establish or enlarge such facility.
(b) Any person making such application shall provide the following information:
(1) A survey of all real property to be included in such facility.
(2) A plat of all burial lots or structures included on such real property.
(3) Proof of ownership of all real property so included.
(4) Proof of compliance with all statutory requirements relating to cemeteries and perpetual care trusts or funds.
(5) A bond sufficient to hold the city and all adjacent property owners harmless from any activities for the burial of any human remains on the property of another.
(c) Upon the presentation of the application, the City Council shall hold a hearing on said application and shall, if no objection is filed, grant a permit to operate a facility for the final disposition of human remains as set forth in the application. If objections are filed, the application shall be treated as an application for a zoning variance.
Editor's note:
State law reference - Municipal authority to regulate cemeteries and burial of dead, V.T.C.A., Health & Safety, §§ 694.003; 713.001 - 713.009.