(A) Memorials.
(1) Only one central memorial, placed in line with existing memorials shall be allowed on a lot.
(2) Memorials shall be no larger than the maximum size indicated for each type of memorial, based on the size of the grave and lot, as prescribed by the city.
(3) A permit, obtained prior to installation, is required for each memorial installed at the cemetery. Permits are issued to install memorials after the city ensures:
(a) Length, width and height dimensions meet requirements prescribed by the city.
(b) Memorial design and materials used meet requirements prescribed by the city.
(c) Artistic renderings made a part of the memorial are not obscene, vulgar or offensive, as defined in Chapter 131 or determined by the city.
(d) Lettering and verbiage on the memorial does not contain and are not arranged to contain obscene, vulgar or offensive words or phrases.
(4) Cement washes required. Cement washes will be required on all memorials in the size specified in the permit, as determined by the city. The city may also approve washes of natural stone, provided they shall have less ongoing maintenance when compared to cement washes.
(5) Bronze as part of memorials. Bronze that is imbedded on a memorial must be recessed so as to be flush with the surrounding stone or cement; except that, any bronze lettering or design shall protrude no more than one-quarter inch above horizontal surfaces and no more than one inch from vertical surfaces.
(6) Designated in-ground cremation areas only. Only one marker or monument is allowed in designated in-ground cremation areas. Markers and monuments shall not exceed the permitted size, as prescribed by the city.
(7) The city reserves the right to correct any errors made by its employees or by another person or persons regarding the location, size or placement of a memorial.
(8) A written request may be issued to the city for the placement of unusually shaped or oversized memorials. These memorials, personal columbaria or private mausoleums may be allowed in areas of the cemetery where adequate space may be purchased and be subject to provisions herein.
(B) Markers and footstones.
(1) All markers and footstones must be set flush with the ground.
(2) Flower vases integrated into flush markers are not permitted.
(3) Markers and footstones of bronze or other materials shall be recessed so as to be flush with other marker materials.
(4) Lettering or designs for markers and footstones may protrude no more than one-quarter inch above horizontal surfaces.
(5) Veterans’ markers approved by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs may be affixed into the markers; provided, they are countersunk into the face of the stone or cement wash so the base of the medallion does not protrude higher than the face of the stone.
(6) Any items affixed to markers are the responsibility of the lot owner; the city is not responsible for the maintenance of these items. If the items are affixed contrary to the memorial permit, they may be removed by the city at the lot owner’s cost.
(C) Monuments.
(1) All monument foundations shall be installed by the same company or persons supplying the monument, which company or person shall be responsible for and guarantee the quality and strength of the foundation.
(2) Monuments and their foundations shall not encroach into the space required for interment of a standard size prescribed by the city, unless other restrictions are necessary based on the size and type of property.
(3) Veterans’ markers approved by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs may be affixed onto
(D) Permit required.
(1) A permit is required to install memorials. Permits will be required for each memorial and must be obtained prior to installation. The city will fix, and from time to time revise, any permit fee.
(2) Any memorial installed without first obtaining a permit may be removed until the permit is obtained. An additional charge for equipment, labor and storage may be assessed for removal of unpermitted memorials.
(E) Large memorials, areas of the cemetery. Large monuments, unusually shaped or oversized monuments, personal columbaria or private mausoleums may be allowed in areas of the cemetery where
adequate space may be purchased. Each request for memorials not complying with these rules and regulations shall be reviewed independently with regard to required space and appropriate fit of the memorial and shall be approved only by special permit issued by the city.
(F) Exceptions. Areas set aside as cremation grave spaces and certain cremation properties in portions of Section 12 and Schmidt’s Addition will be allowed one monument regardless of the number of cremains interred, which shall not exceed the maximum size identified in the permit.
(2004 Code, § 94.44) (Ord. 735, passed 4-11-1986; Ord. 772, passed 6-22-1988; Ord. 99-264, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 05-0412, passed 8-23-2005; Ord. 13-702, passed 1-22-2013; Ord. 22-830, passed 7-26-2022) Penalty, see § 10.99