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A. Headstones, plaques or other memorial markers may be placed on westerly end of each lot and shall not extend beyond the width of the lot, nor extend more than 30 inches from the westerly end of the lot. All permanent markers shall be constructed from such materials and in such a manner as to assure long-term permanence in good condition. All markers shall be placed on a foundation of solid material at a depth and size and in a manner to be determined by the public works director. The public works director will have the final decision as to whether a marker meets the requirements. Notification to the public works director is required prior to the installation of any type of permanent memorial marker.

B. The ground surface of all grave lots shall be maintained to be level and at the same elevation as the surrounding surface.

C. No fences, rock outlines, benches, or other structures are permitted on or around a lot without prior approval of the public works director, or his or her designee. The city is not responsible for items placed on or around a lot and assumes no responsibility for their return to the owner. At the discretion of the city, decorations may be removed and discarded by city employees without notice.

D. No planting of trees is allowed at any time. The planting of flowers or shrubbery on or around a lot is not permitted without prior approval of the public works director, or his or her designee. Fresh or potted flowers are permitted at any time. Plastic or silk flowers are only permitted during the months of October 1 through March 31 of each year. Plants, flowers, or containers placed beyond the dimensions of the lot for more than 72 hours shall be considered abandoned and may be removed and discarded by city employees without notice. The city is not responsible for items placed on or around a lot and assumes no responsibility for their return to the owner.

E. No memorials, including and not limited to candles, flags, stuffed animals, balloons, mobiles or other moving decorations, clothing, toys, food, drinks, fabric materials, or any other items, shall be placed on or around a lot. The city is not responsible for items placed on or around a lot and assumes no responsibility for their return to the owner. At the discretion of the city, decorations may be removed and discarded by city employees without notice.

F. Structures, benches, plants, trees, flowers, and other adornments, other than headstones or memorial plaques that do not comply with the provisions of this section may be removed and discarded by city employees without notice. (Ord. 15-19 § 2, 2015; prior code § 13.16.040)