The burial of human remains in recognized cemeteries in the
Township is preferred, although not required, and shall follow the
regulations of the recognized cemetery if more restrictive than the
requirements herein.
Permits for burial are required prior to any interment and will
be issued by the Patton Township Zoning Officer.
All interments occurring in family burial cemeteries will require
the following additional requirements:
A. All burials must conform to the
following depth of graves requirements:
(1) The distance from parts of
the top of the outer case containing the casket may not be less than
three feet (36 inches) from the natural surface of the ground.
(2) When a casket is not placed
in an outer case or when a body is not placed in a casket, the distance
from parts of the casket or body may be no less than four feet (48
inches) from the natural surface of the ground.
B. The area of excavation shall have
a minimum setback requirement of 30 feet from all property lines.
C. The area of excavation shall have
a minimum setback requirement of 100 feet from any private or public
water wells, wetlands, or other watercourses.
D. No burials are permitted within
the 100-year floodplain.
E. The minimum size of the tract
or parcel on which the burial of human remains is allowed shall be
one acre.
F. A maximum of four interments may
occur per one acre of land.
G. All burial sites must be marked
with a permanent marker made of stone, metal, or other durable material
so that the area is not disturbed. A map or survey showing the burial
site location, or geographic coordinates of the burial site location,
must be provided with the permit application.
H. All family burial cemeteries shall
be accessible from at least one public or private roadway.
I. Any deed conveying a property
containing a family burial cemetery shall reflect the restriction
and/or reservation for the family burial cemetery and should identify
what party(s) shall be responsible for its maintenance. The deed shall
include, or be accompanied by, a suitable access easement to provide
perpetual access for family members of the deceased.
Any of the provisions of this chapter shall be enforceable pursuant to §
425-72, Violations and penalties.