A. Installation, Removal: The certificate holders of spaces or relatives of the deceased person buried in the cemetery may not install or remove, or cause the installation or removal, of any type of marker or monument on any grave space without first obtaining the approval of the Sexton.
B. Height Requirement: Grave markers shall either be flush with the ground or between twelve inches (12") and four and one-half feet (41/2') in height.
C. Cement Border: Grave markers shall have and be set in a finished, grass level cement base or apron (commonly known as a mow strip) extending outward from the outer perimeters of the stone or metal grave markers for at least four inches (4"), so that the lawn may be cut conveniently without contact to the headstone or marker.
D. Length Of Grave Marker: The combined length of the mow strip and grave marker shall not exceed forty inches (40") for a single headstone; eighty inches (80") for a double headstone; or one hundred twenty inches (120") for a triple headstone.
E. Inscription: The inscription with the name of the deceased on all grave markers in the cemetery shall be so inscribed on the stone or metal marker so that a person may be able to read it when facing the east.
F. Installation: The installation of all grave markers or monuments will be under the supervision of the Sexton. A notice to the Cemetery Office by the monument company or responsible party must be made at least twenty four (24) hours prior to the installation.
G. Location Of Grave Markers: All grave markers and monuments shall be set with the outside west edge of the burial space on the marker placement line as established by the Sexton or his representative.
H. Failure To Comply: Failure to comply with the above regulations for grave markers and monuments will justify the Town in refusing the placement of said markers or monuments. Any and all costs involved with altering said markers in order to comply with the above regulations will be borne by those having ordered said markers.
I. Burial Right Paid Prior To Setting Of Headstone: Before any marker or monument may be placed on any plot, the full purchase price for use of said plot must be paid in full whether or not the plot is occupied with human remains.
J. Marker, Monument Moving Fee: When the need arises to move from its location either a marker or monument in order to inter human remains, a fee will be assessed on the interment order in addition to the interment fees. This fee will be governed and set forth by the Town Council and may change from time to time as the Town Council may deem necessary. The monies collected will be designated part of the operating budget of the cemetery.
K. Family Monument: A family monument will be allowed to be installed if the certificate holder has burial rights to the entire lots. (Ord. 01-15, 10-15-2001; amd. 2017 Code)