(A) All permanent headstones and other memorials must be made of stone or metal and must be located upon an approved foundation, constructed by the Township and paid for by the owner of the burial site.
(B) Only 1 headstone and up to 2 flush mounted memorials shall be allowed per burial space.
(1) The headstone location shall be at the head of the burial space, parallel to the head of the burial space line and shall not exceed:
(a) Overall height not to exceed 48 inches;
(b) Overall width not to exceed 16 inches;
(c) Overall length not to exceed 60 inches; and
(d) Base not to exceed 8 inches high by 16 inches wide by 60 inches long.
(e) Headstones shall not exceed the dimensions of the burial space or lot (including the foundations).
(2) No flush mounted memorials shall exceed the boundaries of the burial space or lot.
(C) No mausoleum shall be erected.
(D) Any headstone or memorials whether permanent or temporary must not be offensive or improper, as judged by the Township Board. The owner of any such headstone or memorial will be responsible for all expenses for removal.
(E) If a headstone or other memorial becomes unsafe in the opinion of the cemetery sexton, notice of the condition will be sent to the last known address of the owner, and the structure will be removed or repaired at the owner’s expense.
(Ord. 146, passed 03-21-2006; Am. Ord. 154, passed 03-21-2007; Am. Ord. 10-185, passed 7-20-2010; Am. Ord. 11-191, passed 5-17-2011)
Penalty, see § 91.99