(A) Permit required; definition. Mausoleums may be placed only on cemetery lots in those portions of the old section of the cemetery where the cemetery owner has unrestricted privileges to erect monuments or grave markers of any size and design. The cemetery lot owner, the owner’s heirs, or the owner’s representative must obtain a permit to place a mausoleum on a cemetery lot before the construction of the mausoleum begins. As used in this section, the term THE OLD SECTION OF THE CEMETERY means the area of the cemetery ending at Section S from Richland Street, Second Street running parallel to Kirkland Avenue and as further identified on maps maintained by the cemetery manager.
(B) Application; contents; grounds for denial. The cemetery lot owner, the owner’s heirs or the owner’s representative shall file an application for a permit to place a mausoleum on a cemetery lot. The cemetery lot owner, the owner’s heirs or the owner’s representative shall include with the application complete plans and specifications for the mausoleum including, but not limited to, details on costs, materials, workmanship and methods of construction. Upon approval of the application by the Council, a permit must be issued for the placement of a mausoleum on the cemetery lot. The Council may deny an application for a permit if the Council determines that the estimated cost is understated or that the structure would be unsafe, unsuitable or undesirable.
(C) Deposit required. Prior to the issuance of the mausoleum permit, the owner, the owner’s heirs, or the owner’s representative shall deposit with the cemetery manager an amount of money equal to ten percent of the estimated cost of the mausoleum. Monies deposited with the committee pursuant to this subsection shall be held in the town’s Cemetery Checking Account. The monies shall be used for the management, maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery.
(D) Abatement for violations. Mausoleums placed on a cemetery lot in violation of this section shall be removed at the direction of the Council and the owner, owner’s heirs or owner’s representative is responsible for the cost of removal.
(Ord. 2021-003, passed 3-15-2021)