ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
9-1 Hours open.
Lakeview Cemetery shall be open from 7:00 a.m. until one-half (1/2) hour after sunset throughout the year. Greenmount and Elmwood Cemeteries shall be open from 7:00 a.m. until one half (1/2) hour after sunset during the summer season only except during the winter season, when such cemeteries shall be closed. All persons shall leave the grounds at closing times, and shall not be on grounds, except with permission of the superintendent or commission.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 1831; Ord. of 2-20-96; Ord. of 7-17-00)
9-2 Cemetery superintendent responsible for enforcing regulations.
The cemetery superintendent shall be responsible for the enforcement of all rules and regulations adopted by the board of cemetery commissioners and for maintaining good order and decorum in the cemetery grounds.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 1841; Ord. of 11-8-10(1))
9-3 Authority of superintendent to take action to protect lots.
The superintendent may take such action as may be necessary, although not expressly authorized by the rules, in order to protect the property of lot owners or of the cemeteries from injury and to preserve peace and good order on the grounds.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 1841)
9-4 Prohibited acts generally.
No person shall, in any burial ground or cemetery, disturb, mutilate or destroy a tree, shrub, vine, flower, tomb, monument or fence, or steal or without the consent of the owner or cemetery workers take and carry away a tree, shrub, vine, flower, vase, pot or other vessel used for flowers and plants, or any other thing placed in any burial ground or cemetery for ornament or use. A violation of this section shall be punishable as provided in Title 13 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 1801; Ord. of 2-20-96; Ord. of 11-8-10(1))
9-5 Removal of offensive objects authorized.
Only those objects which are approved by the cemetery department may be placed on cemetery grounds. If anything shall be placed on any lot in violation of this chapter, the superintendent shall have the right to remove any such object.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 1838; Ord. of 2-20-96; Ord. of 7-17-00)
9-6 Floral arrangements, removal.
A maximum of six (6) floral arrangements shall be allowed to remain at the gravesite after a burial. Floral designs and cut flowers shall be removed from lots as soon as they become unsightly.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 1838; Ord. of 2-20-96)
9-7 Removal of rubbish.
All persons shall remove all trash and rubbish to such places of deposit as are provided for that purpose.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 1834; Ord. of 7-17-00; Ord. of 11-8-10(1))
Cross reference—Littering in city parks prohibited, § 22-4.
9-8 Workers subject to superintendent’s directions.
All workers employed in any capacity in the cemeteries shall be subject to the direction and control of the superintendent and any worker who does not regard the regulations or the proprieties of the cemetery shall not be permitted to enter, or remain in the cemetery.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 1841; Ord. of 2-20-96; Ord. of 7-17-00)
9-9 Boisterous conduct prohibited.
No boisterous or disorderly conduct shall be permitted within cemetery grounds.
(Rev. Ord. 1962, § 1831; Ord. of 2-20-96)
Cross reference—Disturbing the peace, § 21-13; rude and disorderly conduct, § 21-15.
9-10 Food and drinks prohibited; exception.
Lunches or other refreshments shall be permitted on the cemetery grounds only with the approval of the superintendent.
(Rev. Ord. 1962, § 1831; Ord. of 2-20-96)
9-11 Reserved.
Editor’s note—A regulation effective July 8, 2020, repealed § 9-11, which pertained to speed limits and derived from Rev. Ords. 1962, § 1831, and an ordinance adopted Feb. 20, 1996.
9-12 Certain conveyances prohibited in cemetery, exceptions.
The board of cemetery commissions may make additional regulations regarding the operation of trucks, heavy wagons, bicycles, motorcycles, roller blades, snowmobiles, skateboards or saddle horses inside the cemetery grounds.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 1831; Ord. of 2-20-96; Ord. of 9-13-10)
9-13 Firearms prohibited.
Firearms shall not be permitted within the cemetery grounds, except for full military burial or any honored burial. Re: police, fire and EMT.
(Ord. of 7-17-00)
9-14 Dogs prohibited.
No dogs shall be permitted within the cemetery grounds, except as required by law.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 1831; Ord. of 7-17-00)
Cross reference—Animals going at large prohibited, § 5-1; dogs running at large prohibited, § 5-21; animals prohibited in parks, § 22-13.
9-15 Removal of soil prohibited.
No soil may be removed from any lot within any cemetery without the permission of the superintendent.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 1834)
Cross reference—Digging or blasting in city parks prohibited, § 22-3.
9-16 Prohibited displays.
No glass-encased wreaths or flowers, artificial wreaths or flowers, Christmas trees or ornaments of any kind shall be permitted on any cemetery grounds. No bushes with thorns shall be permitted.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 1834; Ord. of 2-20-96; Ord. of 6-22-98)
9-17 Children under fourteen to be accompanied by adult.
Every child under fourteen (14) years of age within the cemetery grounds shall be attended by an adult who shall be responsible for his conduct.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 1831)
9-18 Soliciting business prohibited.
No person shall solicit for business within the grounds of the cemetery.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 1831; Ord. of 7-17-00)
Cross reference—Solicitors, Ch. 23.
9-19 Entry onto private lots restricted.
No person shall enter upon any private lot or disturb any flowers or plants or carry away anything from any lot except with the permission of the owner or his or her representative.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 1831; Ord. of 2-20-96)
9-20 Reserved.
Editor’s note—An ordinance adopted Nov. 8, 2010, repealed § 9-20 which pertained to entry of florists on Sunday restricted and derived from Rev. Ords. 1962, § 1834 and an ordinance adopted July 17, 2000.
9-21 Penalty for violations.
Unless a specific penalty has otherwise been provided, any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed a civil offense punishable as provided in City Code Section 1-9. In addition, a person who violates this chapter shall be removed from the cemetery. Any police officer may issue a municipal complaint ticket for violation of these articles.
(Rev. Ords. 1962, § 1831; Ord. of 2-20-96; Ord. of 7-17-00)
Cross reference—General penalty, § 1-9.