Specifications are necessary to permit the sound operation of the cemetery in the interest of all lot owners and the community it serves. These specifications are the result of careful study and reasonable application of the memorial. Violators will be notified promptly and will be expected to remedy the situation as soon as practicable. A monument permit must be filled out and approved prior to setting. The monument setting fee will be due prior to setting.
(A) Family monument. To avoid the appearance of congestion, only one central or family memorial should be placed on a family lot (a family lot will constitute four or more plots).
(1) Anything above grass level will be considered "a monument" (with reference to placement on the plot/lot).
(2) All information panels (on monuments) will be placed on the side of the monument that the interment will be made.
(B) Mausoleums. Mausoleums or tombs either wholly or partially above ground will be constructed only in lots designated by the city. Mausoleums are limited to six feet in height. Any structure higher than six feet must be approved by the cemetery sexton.
(C) Location and design. Plans, specifications and location of the mausoleum or tomb on lot are subject to approval of the cemetery officials.
(D) When work should stop. Out of respect for the deceased and the family of the deceased, all work of any description will cease while a funeral or interment is being conducted nearby. It is also required that trucks and workmen withdraw to a reasonable distance from the location of the funeral service.
(E) No soliciting. Approaching the bereaved for the purpose of soliciting any business within the cemetery is prohibited.
(F) Quality material. To properly perpetuate memory, all monuments, markers, mausoleums and tombs shall be of quality granite, marble or other natural stone.
(G) Responsibility of monument retailer. Monument retailers and independent stone setters shall set monuments and markers in conformity with cemetery requirements and in accordance with the trade standards of proper methods of handling and settings.
(H) Monument specifications.
Sections 12-17 |
Any ½ lot (3 spaces) 10½ feet wide is the average space: |
36" foundation on single spaces |
24" monument |
No foot markers |
Veteran's marker are allowed |
Height must be approved by cemetery sexton |
Full lot which consists of 6 spaces, 3 on east side and 3 on west side: |
1 family monument per lot |
Foot markers are east & west end of lot |
24" markers and monuments |
Height must be approved by cemetery sexton |
Full width foundation permitted |
Sections 18A-Z and Sections 1-10 |
Single spaces are 4 feet per space |
42" foundation per space |
72" foundation per 2 spaces |
No foot markers (with exception of Section 10) |
Veteran's markers are allowed |
(1) Bench markers can be used as monuments, but must first be approved by the cemetery sexton.
(2) Due to inexact cutting by the granite manufacturer, a one inch variance in base length and width will be allowed. Anything over one inch will be considered oversize and the penalties outlined in (H)(4)(b) of this section will be instated.
(3) All monuments and markers will have a four inch border around the monument base.
(4) The city has the right at the expense of the monument company or lot owner to correct or remove any memorial if it is deemed unsightly.
(a) A minimum of six hours notice for the flagging of a lot for the purpose of installing a monument, grass marker, or mausoleum is required. If, for any reason the lot must be reflagged, a cost (see rate schedule) will be charged to the monument company, payable in advance.
(b) If a monument company is advised of an infraction of these rules and regulations the monument company will have a 30 calendar day period to correct it. A fine of $50 per day may (at the cemetery sexton's discretion) be imposed upon the monument company until said infraction(s) is resolved. Vendors found to be in violation of the rules and regulations of the cemetery shall be prohibited from performing any further work at the cemetery for a period of six months.
(c) All foundations that extend above grass level will have dirt feathered out from the edge.
(I) Lot markers. The corners of each lot will be marked with stone or metal posts set at ground level. All corner posts shall be set by the city or its authorized agents.
(J) Foundations. All foundations will be set back two inches from the length side of the foundation to the lot line.
(K) Approval of design by cemetery sexton.
(1) So that all memorials shall be in customary good taste adding to the beauty of the cemetery, it is necessary that the cemetery officials retain authority to reject any plan or design for a memorial which, on account of size, design or inscription, is unsuitable to the lot on which it is to be placed. A plan (drawing) outlining all lengths, widths, monument heights and design will be required. If the plan for the memorial is rejected, such rejection shall be made within ten days and explanation given. Upon request, any rejected application shall be promptly reviewed by the cemetery sexton.
(2) All monuments will be approved for setting by the cemetery sexton or his designee. Upon arrival at the cemetery all monuments will be inspected for proper size by the cemetery sexton or his designee. If rejected, the monument will not be allowed to be set. If a monument needs to be installed on a Saturday, approval must be obtained on Friday.
(L) Right to remove. Should any monument, mausoleum tomb, or personalized landscaping become unsightly, dilapidated, or a safety hazard to visitors or the cemetery staff, the city will have the right to remove the same. An effort will be made to locate the owners.
(M) Advertising. Striving for surroundings of peace and beauty as a setting for monuments prohibits advertising of any description within the cemetery, such as "For Sale" signs on any lot or plot.
(N) Outside workmen. All workmen employed by outside firms while within the cemetery are subject to regulations set forth by the city. All workmen employed by outside firms, while in the cemetery will be under the direct authority of the cemetery sexton. No work within the cemetery grounds will be allowed on Sundays or nationally recognized Memorial Day.
(O) Dirt removal. All excess dirt will be disposed of in a proper manner. Excess dirt can be put in low plots or holes. All sod and clods will be chopped up and spread out. Excess dirt will not be allowed to be spread out randomly. If available, the cemetery will allow the use of a dirt trailer for excess dirt removal. If excess dirt is not properly disposed of, the monument company will be required to return and remove said excess dirt. If not removed within five working days of notification, the monument company's privileges may be revoked for a period of six months and the cost of removal will be billed to the offending monument company.
(P) Failure to comply. If a monument company is found to be in violation of any of these rules and regulations, their privileges may be revoked for a period of six months to one year.
(Ord. 744, passed 9-13-10)