(A) All markers or memorials must be of stone or other equally durable composition.
(B) Any large upright monuments must be located upon a suitable foundation to maintain the same in an erect position.
(C) Only one monument, marker or memorial shall be permitted per burial space.
(D) 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.
(E) Should any monument or memorial (including any monument or memorial that was in place before the 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 lot or burial space, to correct the condition or remove the same. The township shall make reasonable attempts to contact the owner of the cemetery lot or burial space prior to any such work beginning.
(F) 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. 22, passed 6-1-1999; Ord. 22, passed 7-6-2010)