A. Improprieties: It is of the utmost importance that there shall be strict observance of all of the proprieties of the cemetery, whether embraced in this chapter or not, as no improprieties shall be allowed, and the city shall have the power to prevent improper assemblages.
B. Use Of Walks: Persons within the cemetery grounds shall use only the avenues, walks, alleys and roads, and any person injured while walking on the grass, except that being the only way to reach his space, or while on any portion of the cemetery other than the avenues, walks, alleys or roads shall in no way hold the city liable for any injuries sustained.
C. Trespassers: Repealed.
D. Children: Children under fifteen (15) years shall not be permitted within the cemetery, or its buildings, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
E. Flora And Fauna: All persons are prohibited from gathering flowers, either wild or cultivated, or breaking trees, shrubbery or plants, or feeding or disturbing the birds or other animal life.
F. Loitering: Persons other than plot owners or relatives shall not be permitted to loiter or engage in any other social activity in the cemetery, or in any of the buildings that is not otherwise specifically authorized herein.
G. Loud Talking: Boisterous or unseemly conduct shall not be permitted in the cemetery, or in any of the buildings.
H. Smoking: Expectorating or smoking within any of the buildings is prohibited.
I. Littering: Littering is prohibited.
J. Automobiles: Automobiles shall not be driven through the grounds at a greater speed than fifteen (15) miles per hour and must always be kept on the right hand side of the cemetery roadway. Automobiles are not allowed to park or to come to a full stop in front of an open grave unless such automobiles are in attendance at the funeral.
K. Bicycles: No bicycles shall be admitted to the cemetery except such as may be in attendance at funerals, on business, or as provided in section 12.38.095 of this chapter.
L. Peddling Or Soliciting: Peddling of flowers or plants, or soliciting the sale of any commodity, is prohibited within the confines of the cemetery. Solicitation of any kind is strictly forbidden at any time in the cemetery without the approval of the city.
M. Firearms: No firearms shall be permitted within the cemetery except as authorized by law.
N. Pets: Pets shall not be allowed on the cemetery grounds or in any buildings except as provided in section 12.38.095 of this chapter. Service animals are permitted on the cemetery grounds.
O. Enforcement: The sexton and such other employees as the city may designate are empowered to enforce this chapter, and to exclude from the cemetery any person violating the same. The sexton and his assistants shall have charge of the grounds and buildings at all times. (Ord. 2947, 2015: Ord. 2718 § 1, 2003: Ord. 2645 § 6, 1999: Ord. 2165, 1985)