§ 194-13. Planting.

A. 

Flowers, shrubs, plants and trees shall only be planted in accordance with the rules and regulations established for planting by the Sexton. No planting shall be done without the permission of the Sexton. The cutting of turf on any lot shall be prohibited. The placing of potted plants on lots may be permitted if done in accordance with the rules established therefor by the Sexton. Any plant materials may be removed at the discretion of the Sexton at any time.

B. 

No person shall create any mound, depression, hole, or otherwise change the grade of any lot or gravesite without the consent of the Sexton. No person shall spread fertilizer, ashes, chemicals or other material on lots to stimulate the growth of grass or to discourage weeds.

C. 

Artificial decorations shall not be permitted during the growing season between April 1 and November 1. All artificial decorations placed in nonconformance with this chapter or with rules established by the Sexton pursuant thereto shall be subject to confiscation. All winter decorations shall be removed prior to March 15 of each year, or they shall be confiscated by the Sexton.

D. 

Articles such as glass jars, watering cans, votive lights, palms, and bric-a-brac of any description are forbidden and may be removed without notice. Potted plants shall be contained only in clay pots not exceeding 10 inches in diameter and six inches in height, and in rustic baskets not to exceed 12 inches in diameter. Only one pot or rustic basket will be allowed to be placed on any one grave. The cemetery shall not be responsible for items left on the grounds or at graves.

Amended 9-12-1989