The following terms and conditions will govern the placement of items surrounding the headstones/monuments of the cemetery. Cemetery maintenance day will generally be every Tuesday unless weather, or other unforeseen circumstances, prevent.
(A) The planting of any vegetation is strictly prohibited without permission from the Sexton. Any plantings without approval will be immediately removed without notice.
(B) Flowers will remain at the graveside for a period of one week from the time of the burial service. Flowers may remain longer if determined by the cemetery staff that they hold their value.
(C) Plastic flowers may be placed in the cemetery on the grave markers, but only so as to allow, and not interfere with, routine cemetery maintenance. Cemetery personnel will remove any plastic flowers that appear unsightly or cause problems with regular maintenance.
(D) Glass containers or decorations are strictly prohibited.
(E) Flower containers, decorations, shepherd’s hooks, baskets, toys, pots, vases, and other decorations are allowed as long as they remain on the four-inch concrete base (mow strip) on the north and/or south of the headstone/monument. Any of said items found on the east or west side of the headstone/monument will be removed promptly without notice if found causing problems with maintenance or safety of cemetery personnel, as determined in the sole discretion of the Sexton. Shepherd’s hooks and pinwheels, and other tall items, are allowed, but are not to exceed 42 inches above the ground. Any items found higher than the allotted height will need to be removed or modified to fit such guidelines.
(F) Cemetery personnel will remove any items that, in their sole judgment, appear unsightly or cause problems with regular maintenance.
(Prior Code, § 13.12.130) (Ord. 14-2017, passed 6-7-2017) Penalty, see § 10.99