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Monument or grave markers are permitted in cemeteries with the following exceptions:

(1) In the cemeteries known as Fairmount, I.O.O.F., and in blocks 3 and 7, inclusive of the cemetery known as A.O.U.W., grave markers not exceeding eight inches in height are permitted.

(2) In block 1 of the cemetery known as A.O.U.W., one monument is permitted for each family plot of not less than four graves; provided, however, that said monument shall not exceed four feet in height.

(3) Grave markers and monuments are permitted in the old sections of a cemetery where in the past grave markers exceeding eight inches in height have been permitted.

(4) Baby graves or cremations in lot 73 of the I.O.O.F. cemetery shall have markers no larger than twelve inches by eight inches.

(5) No markers or monuments shall be placed without authorization of the director of public services or the designee of the director.

(6) Every grave marker or monument permitted in any cemetery shall be set in a foundation of concrete. The top surface of the concrete foundation shall be flush with the surface of the ground.

(7) The concrete foundation referred to in subsection (6) above, shall not be less than six inches in thickness and of sufficient size so that the outside six inches of the foundation is unobstructed and the wheel of a lawnmower may run upon and around the surface of the concrete foundation without coming in contact with the flowers, artificial flowers, or grave decoration upon the foundation.

(8) Every grave marker or monument permitted in any cremation area, except Section 1C of City Cemetery, shall be set so that the top of such grave marker or monument is flush with the surface of the surrounding ground. (Ord. 07-13 §1, 2007; Ord. 87-22 §1, 1987; Ord. 82-28 §1, 1982; Ord. 81-25 §7, 1981; Ord. A-584 §13, 1965).