[Ord. of 11-24-2000]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
BURIAL SITES
A land area four feet wide and nine feet in length.
CEMETERY
Any cemetery owned and operated by the Township.
INTERMENT
The permanent disposition of the remains of a deceased person
by burial.
MONUMENT
A tombstone or memorial of granite, or other stone of equivalent
durability approved by the sexton, which extends above the surface
of the ground.
SEXTON
The individual appointed by the Township Board to manage
the cemetery.
[Ord. of 11-24-2000]
In addition to any other charges, fines or penalties for which
a person may be liable under other applicable laws or local ordinances,
any person who shall violate a provision of this chapter, or who shall
fail to comply with any of the requirements hereof, shall be responsible
for a municipal civil infraction.
[Ord. of 11-24-2000]
The sexton shall maintain records concerning all burials, burial
permits, sales of rights of burial, and all other communication. This
information shall be available to the Township Supervisor at any time
and for public inspection upon the filing of an appropriate written
request.
[Ord. of 11-24-2000]
The Township Supervisor and the sexton may jointly designate
in writing a deputy for the sexton. Any approval, transaction, or
other action pertaining to the cemetery may, in the absence, illness,
or other circumstance where the sexton is unavailable, be performed
by the sexton's deputy.
[Ord. of 11-24-2000]
The cemetery shall be open each day at dawn and closed at dusk.
[Ord. of 11-24-2000]
Special cases may arise in which the literal enforcement of
a provision of this chapter may impose an undue and unnecessary hardship.
Notwithstanding any such provision to the contrary, the sexton, after
due consideration, may make such exceptions, suspensions or modifications
of any applicable provision as the sexton deems appropriate. Any such
exception, suspension or modification shall not be construed as affecting
the general application or the intent of the provisions of this chapter.