(A) No person(s) may place or maintain the following items in or around gravesites:
(1) Artificial decorations, including but not limited to: breakable vases, pinwheels, bird houses, statutes, figurines, dolls, bottles, trinkets, signs, hanging decorations, glass objects, or similar;
(2) Artificial flowers or plants;
(3) Potted plants or small trees. Additionally, no shrubs, vines, or similar materials may be planted in or around the gravesite;
(4) Banners, including those at ground level to cover the grave;
(5) Balloons;
(6) Candles, open flames, and solar lights or lanterns;
(7) Lawn furniture or seating;
(8) Fencing, trellises, or edging of any type;
(9) Mulch, pebbles, gravel, rocks, blocks, stones, and similar ground covering materials; or
(10) Any items interfering with the safety, ease of maintenance, and visual appeal of the cemetery grounds;
(B) The following items may be placed in or around gravesites:
(1) Suitable, non-breakable, durable vases or approved containers may be used for live flowers. No jars, cans, or similar are allowed;
(2) Flags and/or wreaths may be placed at or near graves in the months of May, November, and December;
(3) Above ground markers, headstones, and benches, after review and approval by Town staff; or
(4) Flowers may be left for a maximum of 7 days and should then be discarded. Flowers should be removed earlier if they become unsightly due to fading or wilting.
(C) The Town and its employees are not responsible for any items left at gravesites. At the discretion of its employees, the Town may remove any items without prior notice in order to ensure safety, ease of maintenance, and visual appeal of the cemetery grounds. The Town may discard any items removed and is not responsible for replacing or returning them or reimbursing anyone for the cost of these items.
(D) A violation of this section is subject to the penalty provided in § 10.99(A).
(Ord. 3034, passed 4-9-2024)