The existing dedicated cemeteries now established within the
city are recognized and authorized as legal and proper places for
the interment of human remains.
(Ordinance 09-034, art. V, adopted 7/13/09)
The limits of the existing cemeteries or any other that may
be hereafter established or authorized by ordinance shall never be
extended unless authority has been granted by the city council and
in conformity with state law.
(Ordinance 09-034, art. V, adopted 7/13/09)
It shall be unlawful for any person to bury the body of any
deceased person or other human remains anywhere other than in a cemetery
duly authorized and recognized under state law and under the terms
of this article. If the body of any deceased person is buried anywhere
within the city except in a legally authorized cemetery, then the
health officer may require the disinterment of such body or remains
and reburial in conformity with state law and this article.
(Ordinance 09-034, art. V, adopted 7/13/09)
If the body of any deceased person be found buried on any lot
or ground in the city, the owner or agent of such lot or ground cannot
be found, it shall be lawful and is hereby made the duty of the health
officer to cause in conformance with state law said remains to be
disinterred and buried in a cemetery or other disposal in conformance
with state law and this article.
(Ordinance 09-034, art. V, adopted 7/13/09)
(a)
No
person may establish a cemetery or other places for the disposal of
human remains unless allowed by the comprehensive zoning ordinance
of the city.
(b)
In addition to the requirements of subsection (a), any person wishing to establish or enlarge a cemetery, mausoleum, or other facility for the burial, interment, or other final disposition of the human remains shall make application to the building official to establish or enlarge such facility.
(c)
Any
person making such application shall provide the following information:
(1)
A survey of all real property to be included in such facility.
(2)
A plat of all burial lots or structures included on such real property.
(3)
Proof of ownership of all real property so included.
(4)
Proof of compliance with all statutory requirements relating to cemeteries
and perpetual care trusts or funds.
(5)
A bond sufficient to hold the city and all adjacent property owners
harmless from any activities for the burial of any human remains on
the property of another.
(Ordinance 09-034, art. V, adopted 7/13/09)
