(a) All flower beds shall be kept within twelve inches of the front of the grave monument. No edging or border is permitted. The lot owner shall obtain approval from the Stow Cemetery Board and/or the cemetery specialist prior to the planting of any flowers, shrubs or trees in City of Stow Cemeteries.
(b) In order to maintain a neat appearance throughout the cemetery, the cemetery specialist or his designated representative may direct grounds crews to remove or mow over any flower beds or adornments that have become unsightly. In no way shall the City of Stow, the Cemetery Board, or cemetery personnel be responsible for any type of adornment.
(c) No large urns or potted flower containers may be permitted to block the path of the mowing equipment. If this occurs, the container shall be removed from the grave site.
(d) Potted plants shall be removed when the blossoms are dead.
(e) Artificial flowers are permitted only during the non-mowing winter months and shall be removed by March 1.
(f) Cut flowers are permitted on each grave for a period of five days and shall be removed as soon as they become unsightly. To avoid any embarrassment to you or cemetery personnel, promptly remove any containers you wish to keep.
(g) In addition, at Silver Springs Cemetery, certain plantings will be permitted between the monuments and will be restricted to a list of plant material approved by the Urban Forester and the Stow Cemetery Board.
(h) Any plantings in violation of these rules shall be removed without notice.
(Ord. 2002-122. Passed 9-26-02.)