A. Headstones: All headstones/benches to be placed in any part of the cemetery shall be preapproved and under the supervision of the sexton or designee. All headstones must be marked prior to placement. No heavy equipment is allowed in the cemetery. All headstones/benches must be installed during regular business hours, Monday thru Friday from eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. to three o'clock (3:00) P.M.
1. Maximum Size Of Upright Headstones: Markers will not exceed sixty inches (60") in length, twenty four inches (24") in width, or thirty two inches (32") in height overall, including border and base. A double marker, representing two (2) family members on two (2) adjoining gravesites, will not exceed one hundred twenty inches (120") in length, twenty four inches (24") in width, or thirty two inches (32") in height overall, including border and base.
2. Maximum Size Of Flat Headstone: The maximum size of a standard flat headstone will not exceed sixty inches (60") in length and twenty four inches (24") in width, including border and base. A double marker, representing two (2) family members on two (2) adjoining gravesites, will not exceed one hundred twenty inches (120") in length, twenty four inches (24") in width, including border and base.
3. Veterans Recognition Headstones: Veterans recognition headstones may be used as a primary headstone with the same restrictions and regulations as the aforementioned headstone criteria. When used as secondary headstones, they may be placed in the center of the grave space or at the foot of the grave in accordance with the requirements for flat headstones.
4. Benches: Benches may be placed in lieu of primary upright headstones and shall comply with the same dimensions as headstones. Benches shall be made of granite, or other durable material, and will be placed on a concrete pad and securely attached thereto in such a way that they may be removed from the pad if necessary. It shall be the responsibility of the person(s) installing the bench(es), to repair, alter, realign, and maintain the bench(es) following original placement.
5. Vases: All permanent vases will be pre-poured within the cement base or incorporated as part of the headstone or bench.
B. Plants And Flowers: No shrubbery, vines, trees, flowers or other plants shall be planted in any part of the cemetery.
C. Prohibited Decorations: No glass or glass containers, fences, borders or cement pad. No decorations outside of the grave perimeter.
D. Decoration Guidelines: Boxes, shells, toys, metal designs, ornaments, chairs, settees, vases, wood or iron cases, shepherd's hooks, lawn or yard ornaments, porcelain and/or hanging baskets, etc., are personal property. All care and upkeep of the grave is the responsibility of the owner, their heirs, or the responsible party. The City does not undertake any responsibility or assume any liability for damage to or disrepair of any decorations. The City reserves the right to remove any decorations when necessary while opening and closing a surrounding grave. (Ord. 2018-04, 10-9-2018)