(A) To prevent injury to adjoining lots and to preserve the beauty of the grounds, trees or shrubs shall not be planted, cut down, removed or trimmed. Such work shall be done by the cemetery employees.
(B) The township reserves the right and responsibility of care to every tree, shrub or vine growing within the cemetery enclosure, whether planted by the lot owner or otherwise. The township also has the right of removal of the same, when it considers such removal advisable. Trees will not be removed to make additional burial space.
(C) Planting of borders around a lot or on each corner of a lot is prohibited.
(D) Hedges, fences or enclosures of any kind will not be permitted on or around lots. Wooden boxes, glass containers, bottles, toys, cans and other unsightly objects will not be permitted and when used may be removed by the township cemetery employees.
(E) U.S. flags will be permitted year round. They are to be cloth and not to exceed eight inches by 11 inches. Flags must be placed in a brass flag holder or permanent marker on headstone. When flags become torn or worn, they will be removed by cemetery employees.
(F) Artificial flowers will be permitted all year round in a permanent vase attached to the headstone or in a metal or plastic container with a securing ground spike. Only two vases per grave are permitted. If they become worn or unsightly, they will be removed by cemetery employees.
(G) Artificial wreaths and grave blankets will be permitted from November 15 until April 1. Such decorations will be removed by cemetery employees after April 1.
(H) The placing of items inconsistent with the proper appearance of the grounds will not be permitted. The township will not be responsible for loss or damage to any portable articles left on any lot or grave.
(I) Shepard hooks with single hooks will be allowed, one on each grave. They are to be placed near the headstone. No other metal designs will be allowed.
(J) Vigil lights will be permitted, one on each grave, and must be placed within 12 inches of the headstone.
(K) All headstones must be set by a township cemetery employee - no exceptions.
(L) Only ground level edging within 12 inches of marker or memorial is allowed.
(M) No decorative stones are allowed.
(Ord. 8, passed 11-9-2005) Penalty, see § 10.99