(A) Above-ground, vertical-face-etched headstones shall be referred to as “monuments”. Flush-to-ground, horizontal-top-face-etched headstones shall be referred to as “markers”. Monuments are only allowed on “family plots”, which shall comprise or more contiguous, family-related and owned individual lots. Then, only one central monument is allowed on the family plot.
(B) Monuments shall be a minimum 24 inches in height, not including the base; 24 inches in width; and six inches thick. Monuments shall not exceed 24 square feet in face area, nor exceed a width greater than 72 inches.
(C) Markers are allowed on any individual lot but are to be laid flush with the ground and shall not exceed two feet in length and one foot in width. If part of a family plot, markers shall be placed at the end of the lot farthest from the central monument.
(D) All monuments and markers shall be constructed of first-quality granite or marble only.
(E) No coping, curbs, fencing or borders of any kind shall hereafter be erected on or around any individual lot or family plot.
(F) Memorial ornamentation displayed or left at grave sites shall be limited to synthetic flowers/plants and small flags, and same shall be removed and/or replaced upon visible wear or degradation.
(Ord. passed 2-12-2013) Penalty, see § 10.99