A. Flowers or other decorations will be removed when flowers fade, wither or otherwise become unsightly. Flowers or other decorations placed on the ground will be removed prior to ground maintenance and mowing, regardless of when placed.
B. Except for winter decorations and grave blankets, all floral displays must be contained in the floral vase provided with the memorial or in other suitable containers. Shepherd hooks and/or hanging plant hooks which are part of the monument and extend vertical/perpendicular to the monument are prohibited.
C. Winter wreaths and blankets of appropriate type are permitted from December 1st through February 1st. At the time of removal the owner forfeits all rights, title and interest. The cemetery may dispose of these items in any manner it sees fit.
D. Planting of flowers, shrubs, or plants on lots in the cemetery is prohibited.
E. The City shall have authority to remove all floral designs, flowers, and growing things of any kind from the cemetery or buildings at any time when, in the sole judgment of the cemetery, they become unsightly, dangerous, detrimental or diseased, or when they do not conform to the standards maintained by the cemetery. Floral decorations removed from the grave site, may be disposed of by the cemetery in any manner it deems appropriate unless taken away from the cemetery by those lawfully entitled to them.
F. Floral and decorative displays on specific lots during Memorial Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day and Veterans Day will remain for a period of two (2) weeks, at which time the City will remove and dispose of all decorations.
G. The cemetery and the City are not responsible for theft or damage to anything placed on graves or lots. (Ord. 17-4-1, 4-3-2017)