(A) All markers and memorials must be comprised of stone or other equally durable composition and shall face the same direction as the markers and memorials around them.
(B) Except for monuments that existed in a township cemetery before the effective date of this chapter, no monument will be allowed or erected in a cemetery. For purposes of this chapter, MONUMENT shall be defined as any marker, memorial, statue or similar item which exceeds 48 inches in height above normal ground level or which has a ground surface area exceeding 48 inches in width (or 48 inches in width for a double marker), with an overall height of no more than 48 inches above ground level, including the foundation. Only one marker or memorial shall be permitted per cemetery plot, or one marker or memorial in total where two adjoining plots share that one marker or memorial. Markers shall be no more than 48 inches in width or 48 inches in width for a double marker), with an overall height of no more than 48 inches above ground level, including the foundation. Individual markers for cremains shall be flush with the ground and shall be no more that 12 inches by 24 inches in size.
(C) The footing or foundation upon which any marker or memorial must be placed shall be constructed by the township, or such person(s) as may be designated by the Township Board. Fees for such work shall be set from time to time by resolution of the Township Board, payable to the township.
(D) Should any monument or memorial (including any monument or memorial that was in place before this chapter became effective) become unsightly, broken, moved off its proper site, dilapidated or a safety hazard, the Township Board shall have the right, at the expense of the owner of the cemetery plot, to correct the condition or remove the same. The township shall make reasonable attempts to contact the owner of the cemetery plot prior to any such work beginning.
(E) The maintenance, repair and upkeep of a cemetery memorial, marker, urn or similar item is the responsibility of the heirs or family of the person buried at that location. The township has no responsibility or liability regarding the repair, maintenance or upkeep regarding any such marker, memorial, urn or similar item.
(Ord. 2016-10, passed 7-11-2016)