§ 26-35. Conduct in cemetery.

(a)

The cemetery will be open to visitors at all times between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Permission to enter the cemetery at any other time must be obtained from the supervisor.

(b)

No person shall break or injure any tree or shrub, pick any wild or cultivated flowers or mar any landmark, marker, or memorial or in any way deface the grounds of the cemetery.

(c)

No boxes, shells, toys, discarded glassware, sprinkling cans, receptacles or similar articles will be permitted on any grave, lot or tree.

(d)

Persons within the cemetery grounds shall use only the established avenues, walkways and roads, and are forbidden to trespass on cemetery lots.

(e)

Children under 16 years of age shall not be permitted within the cemetery or its buildings, unless accompanied by an adult.

(f)

No person may use any form of advertisement on cemetery grounds.

(g)

No person shall permit any dog or other domestic animal to enter or remain in the cemetery.

(h)

No person may consume refreshments or liquors within the cemetery or carry such into the premises.

(i)

No person shall throw rubbish or debris on walks, drives or any part of cemetery grounds.

(j)

Unauthorized persons shall not loaf or lounge in any of the buildings in the cemetery or otherwise use any of the grounds, graves or monuments thereon.

(k)

No loud talking shall be permitted on the cemetery grounds within hearing distance of funeral services.

(l)

No money shall be paid the attendants at the entrance or on the grounds. The entire time of the persons regularly employed on the grounds belongs to the cemetery; visitors and owners must not otherwise engage them, unless authorized by the city manager.

(m)

Any person found on the grounds after dark will be considered a trespasser.

(n)

All orders, inquiries and complaints by visitors or owners must be reported to the director of public works.

(Code 1988, § 7-36; Ord. No. 12-28, § II, 6-14-12)