A. The certificate holders for spaces or relatives of the deceased person(s) buried in the cemetery may not install or remove, or cause the installation or removal of, any type of permanent monuments and markers on any plot space(s) without first obtaining the approval of the city.

B. Permanent monuments and markers shall either be flush with the ground or no taller than 36 inches in height, except for the portion of the cemetery designated specifically for the burial of infants and urns. All markers located in the infant and urn section of the cemetery must be flush with the ground. Secondary markers must be flush with the ground.

C. Permanent monuments and 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 monuments or markers for at least six inches and be at least four inches in depth. The purpose of the mow strip is so that the lawn may be cut conveniently without contact to the headstone or marker.

D. The combined length (extending north/south) of the mow strip and monument or marker shall not be longer than 46 inches for a single headstone and 92 inches for a double headstone. The combined width (extending west/east) of the mow strip and monument or marker shall not be longer than 40 inches for both single and double headstones. At the discretion of the city manager or his representatives, monuments and markers deemed oversized shall be moved by a monument company at the expense of the monument owner.

E. The inscription with the name(s) of the deceased on all monuments or markers in the cemetery shall be inscribed so that a person may be able to read the inscription from left-to-right when facing east. Exceptions may be pre-approved by the city manager or his designee.

F. Permanent holes in the mow strips for placement of flower vases, shepherd’s hooks, and similar items are allowed on the north and/or south mow strips of the monument or marker. The outer edge of the hole must be within four inches of the mow strip. Holes shall be flush with the ground.

G. The installation of all permanent monuments and markers will be under the supervision of the city. A notice to the cemetery office by the monument company or responsible party must be made at least 24 hours prior to the installation.

H. The outside west edge of the mow strip of all primary monuments and markers shall be inset three inches from the front (west) line of the plot space. Exceptions may be pre-approved by the city manager or his designee.

I. Temporary Markers. One temporary marker shall be permitted per burial plot for a maximum of six months from date of interment, or as otherwise approved by the city manager. The temporary plot marker shall not exceed 18 inches in length (extending north/south) and 18 inches in height. Temporary plot markers must be attractive and made of durable material to withstand the elements.

J. Failure to comply with the above regulations for plot monuments and markers will justify the city in refusing the placement of said monuments and markers. Any and all costs involved with altering said monuments and markers in order to comply with the above regulations will be borne by those having ordered said monuments and markers.

K. Before any monuments and markers may be placed on any plot(s), the full purchase price for use of said plot(s) must be paid in full whether or not the plot(s) are occupied with human remains. [Ord. 09-21-2021A § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 02-17-2015A § 1; Ord. 08-06-2013B § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 06-19-2012A § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 10-19-2010 § 2; Ord. 05-05-2009; Ord. 01-15-2008 § 1. Code 2000 § 12-3-10. Formerly 12.15.100].