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§ 97.001 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context indicates or requires a different meaning.
   CEMETERY. The burial park for earth interments.
   GRAVE. A space of ground in a burial park used, or intended to be used, for burial.
   INTERMENT. The disposition of human remains by burial.
   MEMORIAL. A marker, tablet, headstone or tombstone name plate.
   MONUMENT. A memorial of concrete, granite or other approved stone that extends above the surface of the lawn.
   PLOT. Space in the cemetery used, or intended to be used, for the interment of human remains. The term includes and applies to one or more than one adjoining grave.
   TOWN. Includes the staff representing Florence Memorial Park.
(Prior Code, Ch. 16, Art. IV, § 16-101) (Ord. 130, passed 2-5-1990)
§ 97.002 SCOPE.
   This chapter applies to the municipal cemetery.
(Prior Code, Ch. 16, Art. IV, § 16-102)
§ 97.003 EXEMPTIONS AND AMENDMENTS.
   The town may provide an exemption from this chapter for all interments, headstones, plot borders and plantings in existence prior to February 5, 1990, and may amend or repeal this chapter.
(Prior Code, Ch. 16, Art. IV, § 16-103) (Ord. 130, passed 2-5-1990)
§ 97.004 ENFORCEMENT.
   The Chief of Police and the Director of Public Works and other employees as the town may designate, may enforce all rules and regulations and exclude from the cemetery any person in violation of the cemetery rules. The town and its designated employees shall have charge of the grounds and buildings and at all times shall have supervision and control of all persons in the cemetery, including the conduct of funerals, traffic, employees, plot owners and visitors.
(Prior Code, Ch. 16, Art. IV, § 16-104) (Ord. 130, passed 2-5-1990)
§ 97.005 STATEMENTS OF SALES AGENTS.
   The certificate of conveyance and this chapter and any amendments thereto shall be the sole agreement between the town and the plot owner and no written or oral statement of a sales agent shall be binding upon the town.
(Prior Code, Ch. 16, Art. IV, § 16-105) (Ord. 130, passed 2-5-1990)
§ 97.006 USE OF GUARDS AND RESPONSIBILITY OF DAMAGE.
   The town shall have the right to maintain guards if in its discretion it deems it necessary, but is under no legal obligation to do so. Whether or not guards are used, the town disclaims all responsibility for loss or damage from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to damage caused by the elements, an act of God, common enemy, thieves, vandals, strikers, malicious mischief makers, explosions, unavoidable accidents, invasions, insurrections, riots or order of any military or civil authority, whether the damage be direct or collateral.
(Prior Code, Ch. 16, Art. IV, § 16-106) (Ord. 130, passed 2-5-1990)
§ 97.007 CHARGE FOR UNUSUAL REPAIRS NECESSITATED BY ACTS OF GOD AND THE LIKE.
   If it becomes necessary to repair or reconstruct any marble, granite, bronze or concrete work on any section or plot or any portion or portions thereof in the cemetery which has been damaged by the elements, an act of God, common enemy, thieves, vandals, strikers, malicious mischief makers, explosions, unavoidable accidents, invasions, insurrections, riots or by the order of any military or civil authority, the town shall give a ten-day written notice of necessity for the repair to the plot owner of record. The notice shall be given by depositing the same in the United States mail addressed to the plot owner of record at his or her address stated in the books of the cemetery. If the plot owner fails to repair the damage within a reasonable time, the town may direct that the repairs be made and charge the expense against the plot and the plot owner of record.
(Prior Code, Ch. 16, Art. IV, § 16-107) (Ord. 130, passed 2-5-1990)
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