§ 10-51. Erecting, cleaning or repairing cemetery fixtures.

(a)

For the protection of all lot owners, it is necessary that persons erecting, cleaning or repairing materials obtain a permit, and in doing such work comply with the directions of the City or its designate. The persons or firms requesting such permit may be required to furnish satisfactory evidence of their ability to properly perform the work proposed.

(b)

Monuments, markers and tombs must be of first quality granite, marble or other natural stone suitable for outside memorials. They must be set in accordance with the trade standard and the workmanship must be first class. A permanent marker shall be placed on the grave site within 30 days after burial.

(c)

Should any monument or tomb become unsightly, dilapidated or a menace to visitors, the City or its designate shall first notify the owner to correct. When the owner does not comply, then the City shall have the right, at the expense of the lot owner, to correct the conditions or to remove same.

(d)

All workmen employed by outside firms, while in the cemetery, are subject to reasonable regulations of the City and must leave the premises in an orderly fashion.

(e)

No freestanding statuary shall be permitted. Carving of figures in bas-relief of proper design will be acceptable.

(f)

Old flowers will be removed as necessary.

(Code 1997, § 24-107; Ord. of 6-2-2008)