Sec. 26-5Specifications for memorial work

In order to maintain a sound operation of the cemetery and to promote optimum care and maintenance of the cemetery, the following specifications shall apply:

(1) Family monuments.

a. Only one central or family memorial shall be placed on a family plot.

b. The memorial shall be set at the rear of the plot, at least three inches from the rear line, and no closer than six inches from the side lines of the lot. The rear line shall be that lot line furthest from the road, drive or walk.

c. All family memorials shall be of first-quantity granite, marble or other natural stone.

(2) Individual memorials or monuments.

a. Individual grave markers such as pillows, grass or slant face markers shall be placed at the end of graves farthest from base of monuments or family memorials.

b. Where family memorials are not used, all markers shall be placed at the head of the grave.

c. Where tablets, such as the colonial headstone type, are used at each grave instead of a family monument, they shall not exceed two feet in width, six inches in thickness and three feet and eight inches in height. Thickness should not be less than four inches.

d. Slabs of granite or marble or other natural stone shall be permitted. Concrete slabs shall not be permitted.

e. Every individual grave shall have a marker in conformity with the requirements provided in section 26-5.

(3) Prohibited material. Memorials of any other kind, even for temporary use of composition, or wood shall not be permitted.

(4) Mausoleums.

a. Mausoleums or tombs either wholly or partially above ground shall be constructed only of first-grade natural stone and shall be no closer than ten inches to any lot line.

b. Blueprints for construction and placements of construction and placements of mausoleums or tombs shall be submitted to the city authorities for approval.

(5) Corner posts.

a. Lot corner marker posts, whenever used, shall be placed level with grade of land.

b. Initials, whenever used, shall be incised (cut in), not raised.

c. Posts shall be not more than six inches by six inches or less than six inches by six inches in size.

d. Each post shall be set in concrete or like material.

(6) Steps or entrance plates.

a. All steps or entrance plates erected upon lots must be placed level with grade of land.

b. All steps or entrance plates in the West View Memorial Garden Cemetery shall be set on the front lot lines, those being the lines closest to the roads running north and south in the cemetery.

(7) Lot enclosures.

a. All lot enclosures of any kind whatever are prohibited.

b. No lot surface shall be covered with concrete and/or gravel of any kind.

(8) Foundations.

a. Foundations shall be required for all memorials and/or markers.

b. Foundations are to be the full size of the base of memorial or marker and finished one inch below grade at top.

c. If any fault results from improper installation of foundation, it shall be the responsibility of the lot owner and/or monument company to rectify the condition.

History: (Code 1983, § 6-20; Ord. No. 2011-04, § 1, 3-3-2011)