§ 10-28. Decoration of graves.

(a)

Floral arrangements and receptacles. Only one floral arrangement or decoration shall be allowed per grave unless the marker has provisions for additional vase or vases. Arrangements shall be securely clipped on a marker or placed in a receptacle which meets the requirements described hereinbelow and shall be placed on or beside the grave marker or monument so as to not hinder the maintenance of the grounds.

(1)

Approved receptacles for cemeteries. All receptacles must be of sufficient weight and of substantial construction to be self-supporting as no bricks, wire, rocks, metal rods or stakes for additional support will be allowed. Receptacles must be constructed of cast bronze, precast concrete, stamped or extruded aluminum, granite, marble or other rock and shall not be constructed of grass, wire, wood or ferrous metals. Receptacles should be set on the marker not exceeding 12 inches in height and nine inches in width.

(2)

Approved receptacles for memorial parks. Approved receptacle shall be limited to cast bronze vase and ring units not exceeding 12 inches in height or nine inches in width set on granite or a precast concrete base set flush with the ground. The vase may be incorporated into the design of an approved individual or family marker. In circumstances where a vase was not incorporated into the original design of the marker, a vase in compliance with the provisions above with supporting granite or precast concrete base not exceeding 12 inches on any side set flush with the back of the original marker may be added.

(b)

Prohibited ornaments. The placing of solar lights, boxes, shells, toys, metal designs, ornaments, chairs, settees, glass cases, wood cases, balloons, banners, Christmas trees, upright and free standing floral arrangements except at the time of internment shall not be permitted and the city shall have the right to remove and dispose of such items. An authentic United States flag not exceeding 8½ × 11 inches may be placed in the receptacle.

(c)

Removal of decorations. All grave decorations shall become the property of the city at the time of placement. All arrangements placed on the grave at the time of interment, except for one arrangement meeting the specifications for floral arrangements and receptacles as contained herein, shall be removed and discarded on the eighth day following burial. The city shall have authority to remove all floral arrangements, flowers, weeds, trees, shrubs, plants or herbage of any kind from a cemetery or memorial park when, in the opinion of the city such becomes unsightly, dangerous, detrimental or diseased or otherwise does not conform to standards herein. The city shall not be responsible or liable for arrangements or decorations placed on a grave.

(Ord. of 5-3-2010; Ord. No. OA-16-02, 9-19-2016 )