Borderless markers are prohibited. The raw stone of a permanent flat marker may not exceed the following sizes:
Flat Markers*
For a Single Grave
(One 4' x 10' Lot)
Maximum length
3' 0''
Maximum width
1' 0''
(One 2' x 2' Cremain Lot)
Maximum length
1' 4-1/2''
Maximum width
1' 0''
*There shall be a two-inch flexibility variance due to stone cutting procedures. Markers greater than the limits and variance above will be rejected. The city will be held harmless for the costs of removal from the premises and replacement of rejected headstones.
For a Double Grave
(Two 4' x 10' Lots)
Maximum length
4' 0''
Maximum width
1' 0''
(Two 2' x 2' Cremain Lots)
Maximum length
3' 0''
Maximum width
1' 0''
Double Upright Monuments (Two 4' x 10' Lots)
Base Length
Minimum
3' 0''
Maximum*
6' 0''
*Exception: 5' 6'' for Block 11, Lots 68 – 77 and Block 10, Lots 10 – 19
Base Width
Maximum
2' 0''
Overall Height
Minimum
2' 0''
Maximum
5' 0''
2.44.125 Temporary markers required.
All burials must be marked by a minimum of a temporary marker at the time of interment. This shall be the sole responsibility of the funeral director involved. In the case of no funeral director, the city shall provide such marker. Temporary markers shall include the name of the deceased, year of birth and year of death. (Ord. 1926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 1839 § 1 (Exh. A), 2018; Ord. 1105 § 1 (Exh. A), 1993)
