GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

Norfolk City Code ch. 12, art. III

in effect

Norfolk City Code § 12-201 Application of article.

Sec. 12-201. - Application of article. Except as otherwise provided, the rules and regulations set out in this article for the management and control of cemeteries shall apply to all cemeteries, except the old parts of Elmwood, Cedar Grove, West Point, Magnolia, Hebrew, Calvary and Calvary Annex. (Code 1958, § 10.1-54)

Norfolk City Code § 12-202 Availability of copies of article.

Sec. 12-202. - Availability of copies of article. A printed copy of the rules and regulations set out in this article may be obtained by each applicant from the cemetery office concerned or from monument dealers in the city. (Code 1958, § 10.1-56)

Norfolk City Code § 12-203 Abatement of violations of article.

Sec. 12-203. - Abatement of violations of article. In the event any boundary marker, steps, gravestone, slab, vase or monument is erected in any cemetery, or any hedge or border is placed around any lot or grave, or any object or article is placed on any lot or grave, contrary to the provisions of this article, and shall not be either removed or made to conform to the requirements of this article, after five (5) days' written notice from the superintendent to the owner of the lot or grave on which the violation exists, and to the person whose work actually caused the violation, the superintendent shall have the right, in his discretion, to either remove the same or make the same conform to the requirements of this article, and the owner of such lot or person responsible for the violation, or both, shall be liable to the city for the cost incurred in abating such violation. (Code 1958, § 10.1-58)

Norfolk City Code § 12-204 Allotment of space.

Sec. 12-204. - Allotment of space. No allotment of space in the cemeteries shall be made except upon application to the superintendent, signed by the person in whose name the allotment is to be made. Every such application shall contain a stipulation to the effect that, in consideration of the allotment of the space so applied for, the applicant shall abide by all the rules and regulations made and hereafter enacted by the city council for the management and control of cemeteries. Every allotment of space in cemeteries shall be deemed to be made subject to the condition that all such rules and regulations shall be complied with. (Code 1958, § 10.1-55)

Norfolk City Code § 12-205 Grade of lots.

Sec. 12-205. - Grade of lots. The grade of all lots shall be established by the city engineer and no change shall be made in any grade so established. (Code 1958, § 10.1-57)

Norfolk City Code § 12-206 Permit to erect, markers, steps, gravestones, etc.

Sec. 12-206. - Permit to erect, markers, steps, gravestones, etc. No boundary marker, steps, gravestone, vase or monument shall be erected on any lot in the cemeteries, unless the person erecting the same shall first have secured a written permit therefor from the superintendent. If markers, steps, gravestones, vases or monuments conform to the requirements of this article, the superintendent shall grant such permit, and if not, he shall refuse the same. (Code 1958, § 10.1-86)

Norfolk City Code § 12-206.1 Foundations for gravestones, markers and monuments, etc.

Sec. 12-206.1. - Foundations for gravestones, markers and monuments, etc. The foundations for all gravestones, markers, monuments or other such structures shall be installed by the bureau of cemeteries, in accordance with specifications approved by the department of public works. (Ord. No. 37,360, § 1, 5-24-94)

Norfolk City Code § 12-207 Specifications for lot boundary markers.

Sec. 12-207. - Specifications for lot boundary markers. The boundaries of all lots may be defined by means of corner posts. Such posts shall be six (6) inches square, and must be set within lot lines and to a depth not less than six (6) inches and, in addition thereto, have a concrete footing to help prevent settling. All corner posts must be ground level. The number of each lot is to be designated on one of such posts. Corner posts will not be permitted on the corners of single graves or around a portion of any lot. All corner posts installed in any cemetery subdivision established subsequent to March 1, 1974, shall be of granite or bronze. (Code 1958, § 10.1-58)

Norfolk City Code § 12-208 Enclosures or coping around lot, grave, etc.

Sec. 12-208. - Enclosures or coping around lot, grave, etc. No enclosures or coping will be permitted around the borders of any lot, grave or mausoleum site. (Code 1958, § 10.1-59)

Norfolk City Code § 12-209 Lot steps.

Sec. 12-209. - Lot steps. Steps for lots must be built of stone or concrete and must be set on a foundation approved by the director of facilities and enterprise management. No steps shall be permitted where the grade of the lot is too close to the grade of the road, nor in the sections designated as Live Oak Lawn, Maple Lawn, Linden Lawn, Cedar Lawn, Sections K and L of Center Lawn, Locust Lawn, Tree of Life (Sections I and II) Grecian Gardens, Pine Gardens, Sections I and II, Ash Lawn and Grecian Gardens, Hellenic Section, in Forest Lawn Cemetery and Ash Lawn, Turner Gardens, Elm Lawn, Sections 24, 25, 26 and 27, and Oak Lawn, in Calvary Cemetery and single grave and four-grave sections additions to Blocks B, D, G, I, L, N, Q, S, V and X in Magnolia Cemetery and in Sycamore Gardens and the subdivision of Blocks F, G, and H, Sycamore Gardens, in West Point Cemetery. No steps shall be permitted in any cemetery subdivision established subsequent to November 30, 1971. (Code 1958, § 10.1-60; Ord. No. 40,343, § 10, 6-5-01)

Norfolk City Code § 12-210 Burial containers.

Sec. 12-210. - Burial containers. Every grave opened and used for burials on and after September 1, 1975, shall contain a burial container, which burial container shall be so constructed, installed and reinforced as to effectively prevent settling of the ground of the lot or grave space. Concrete grave liners shall be constructed around a 14 gauge 4" × 4" galvanized steel mesh cage. The cover shall be reinforced with 10 gauge 6" × 6" steel mesh with galvanized lift hooks with exceptional shoulders to prevent pullouts and must have static compressive strength of five thousand (5,000) pounds per square foot at twenty-eight (28) days of curing time. Grave liners made of fiberglass or plastic may not produce a deflection of more than one-half inch on the top surface, nor more than three-eighths inch on the longitudinal and transverse walls under a load of five thousand (5,000) pounds per square foot. (Code 1958, § 10.1-57.1; Ord. No. 40,343, § 11, 6-5-01)

Norfolk City Code § 12-211 Limitations on burial of ashes.

Sec. 12-211. - Limitations on burial of ashes. (a) Not more than six (6) urns of ashes shall be buried in an adult grave (two (2) at the west end, two (2) in the center, and two (2) at the east end), with one memorial marker to honor all who are buried in such grave. (b) Not more than two (2) urns of ashes shall be buried in an adult grave where a vault or box is already buried in such grave. (Code 1958, § 10.1-85; Ord. No. 43,893, § 1, 6-15-10)

Norfolk City Code § 12-211.1 Placing, depositing, or scattering of ashes on graves prohibited.

Sec. 12-211.1. - Placing, depositing, or scattering of ashes on graves prohibited. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to place, deposit, or scatter the ashes of a deceased human or animal on, over or beside any grave located in any of the public cemeteries or burial grounds of the city set forth in section 12-6, except as may be authorized by the Council. (b) In the event any such ashes have been so placed, deposited, or scattered, the ashes shall be handled by duly authorized city cemetery personnel in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth by the city manager. (Ord. No. 44,039, § 1, 11-9-10)

Norfolk City Code § 12-212 Use of crypts in Memorial Columbaria, Section I, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-212. - Use of crypts in Memorial Columbaria, Section I, Forest Lawn Cemetery. Only one urn or other container of ashes shall be allowed in each ash crypt in Memorial Columbaria, Section I, in Forest Lawn Cemetery. All such containers must be of a size that will fit in the crypt and allow the marble facing of the crypt to be in line and properly sealed. All inscriptions on crypts shall be of a decent nature and professionally done. (Code 1958, §§ 10.1-85, 10.1-108)

Norfolk City Code § 12-213 Public mausoleum, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-213. - Public mausoleum, Forest Lawn Cemetery. The following provisions apply to the public mausoleum located in Forest Lawn Cemetery: (1) Either one body or not more than two (2) sets of ashes shall be permitted in each adult crypt. (2) Only one set of ashes shall be permitted in each ash crypt. (3) All inscriptions on crypts shall be of a decent nature and professionally done. (4) All ledges for flowers in the deluxe crypts must be as prescribed by the director of facilities and enterprise management. (Code 1958, § 10.1-107; Ord. No. 34,463, § 1, 5-12-87; Ord. No. 40,343, § 12, 6-5-01)

Norfolk City Code § 12-214 Mausoleums generally.

Sec. 12-214. - Mausoleums generally. (a) Mausoleums may be erected only in those sections reserved for that purpose and so located as to conform with the overall plan provided for that section. Complete plans and specifications for a mausoleum must be submitted to and approved by the director of facilities and enterprise management and by the building official of the city. (b) Materials for all mausoleums must be of good quality. The frame of the mausoleum shall be reinforced concrete or virgin marble or granite. The skin of the mausoleum shall be of virgin marble or granite. (Code 1958, § 10.1-61; Ord. No. 40,343, § 13, 6-5-01)

Norfolk City Code § 12-215 Minimum frontage or size of mausoleum sites in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-215. - Minimum frontage or size of mausoleum sites in Forest Lawn Cemetery. No mausoleum site shall be established in Forest Lawn Cemetery, unless it has a frontage of not less than ten (10) feet and a total square footage of not less than one hundred fifty (150) square feet. (Code 1958, §§ 10.1-47, 10.1-104; Ord. No. 30,637, § 1, 6-10-80; Ord. No. 30,981, § 1, 2-10-81)

Norfolk City Code § 12-216 Gravestones and markers generally.

Sec. 12-216. - Gravestones and markers generally. (a) No gravestone or marker shall be less than four (4) inches thick or wide or more than sixteen (16) inches thick or wide at the base, nor more than thirty (30) inches long at the base, exclusive of the apron thereof, nor more than thirty (30) inches above the top of the apron or the general level of the ground; provided, however, the length of any gravestone or marker may be doubled for two (2) adjacent graves or tripled for three (3) adjacent graves; provided further, however, that the purchaser agrees to move the same for subsequent burials in such graves, if necessary, and to then properly replace the same at his expense. Not more than one gravestone or marker shall be permitted for any grave. (b) All gravestones or markers shall be set next to the ends of the lot, the only exception being for child graves, which may not be next to the ends, and unless specified differently in other sections of this chapter. (c) All gravestones and markers shall be set on a solid foundation installed by the bureau of cemeteries, in accordance with specifications supplied by the department of public works. (d) The superintendent may authorize exceptions to this section, in hardship cases, in the Crape Myrtle Lawn section of Forest Lawn Cemetery. (Code 1958, §§ 10.1-62, 10.1-92; Ord. No. 37,630, § 2, 5-24-94)

Norfolk City Code § 12-217 Location of gravestones or markers on single grave spaces.

Sec. 12-217. - Location of gravestones or markers on single grave spaces. All burial spaces which are used as single graves, such as occurs in the Chinese, New Greek and Beth Abraham sections at Forest Lawn Cemetery, also in the regular single grave sections both at Forest Lawn and Calvary Cemetery, shall have their gravestones or markers installed at the head of the grave (west or south), unless otherwise specified. (Code 1958, § 10.1-63)

Norfolk City Code § 12-218 Regulations for slabs in Forest Lawn and Calvary Cemeteries and cemetery subdivisions established subsequent to February 1, 1873.

Sec. 12-218. - Regulations for slabs in Forest Lawn and Calvary Cemeteries and cemetery subdivisions established subsequent to February 1, 1873. (a) No slab (also known as ledger) will be permitted in that portion of Forest Lawn Cemetery designated Live Oak Lawn; and no slab will be permitted in any other portion of Forest Lawn Cemetery or in Calvary Cemetery or in Calvary Cemetery Annex, except for duplicates to match those in existence prior to October 1, 1959, or in any cemetery subdivision established subsequent to February 1, 1973, unless and until the owner of the grave: (1) Submits to the director of facilities and enterprise management a request in writing for a permit to lay a slab on a designated grave. (2) Pays to the city the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00). (3) Releases the city from liability for any damage which may occur to the slab. (4) Obtains from the director of facilities and enterprise management a permit to lay the slab. If the owner of a lot or grave submits such a request and pays the required sum of money and gives to the city such a release, the director of facilities and enterprise management shall grant a permit for the laying of the requested slab, and if the owner of a lot does not comply with these requirements, the director shall refuse such a permit. (b) Notwithstanding the above provisions of this section, no slab shall be permitted in any cemetery subdivision established subsequent to March 1, 1974. (Code 1958, § 10.1-64; Ord. No. 40,343, § 14, 6-5-01)

Norfolk City Code § 12-219 Location of gravestones or markers for certain four-grave lots.

Sec. 12-219. - Location of gravestones or markers for certain four-grave lots. Gravestones or markers for two (2) tier, four-grave lots on the following lawns shall not, including the apron thereof, be placed any closer than fifteen (15) inches from the ends of the lot: (1) At Forest Lawn: Crape Myrtle, Cedar Lawn, Tree of Life Sections I, II and III, Grecian Gardens, Section K Cedar Lawn, Section "L" Cedar Lawn and Ash Lawn. (2) At Hebrew Cemetery: Garden of Eternal Life. (3) At Magnolia Cemetery, single grave and four (4) grave section additions to Blocks B, D, G, I, L, N, Q, S, V and X. (Code 1958, § 10.1-65)

Norfolk City Code § 12-220 Location of gravestones or markers for certain two and single grave sections.

Sec. 12-220. - Location of gravestones or markers for certain two and single grave sections. (a) For all gravestones and markers for the following two and single grave sections, the center line of the width of the base of the marker shall be at least twelve (12) inches, excluding the apron thereof, from the western boundary of the grave space: (1) At Forest Lawn: Northeast corner Section II, Maple Lawn, Linden Lawn, Holly Lawn, Crape Myrtle, Tree of Life Lawn I and II, Grecian Gardens, Section K Center Lawn, Ash Lawn, Grecian Gardens Hellenic Section and Resubdivision of Lots 4 through 21, inclusive, Block E Tree of Life Lawn. (2) At Calvary Cemetery: Block 27, Ash Lawn, Elm Lawn, Section 13. (3) At Hebrew Cemetery: Garden of Eternal Life. (4) At West Point Cemetery: Sycamore Gardens and subdivision of Blocks F, G and H Sycamore Gardens. (5) At Magnolia Cemetery: All single graves in Blocks B, D, Q, S, V and X on the plat entitled "Single Grave and Four-Grave Sections Additions to Blocks B, D, G, I, L, N, Q, S, V and X." (b) For all gravestones and markers for single graves in Blocks G, I, L and N on the plat entitled "Single Grave and Four-Grave Sections Additions to Blocks B, D, G, I, L, N, Q, S, V and X, Magnolia Cemetery," the center line of the width of the base of the marker shall be at least twelve (12) inches, excluding the apron thereof, from the eastern boundary of the grave space. (c) All markers for any other adult single grave shall be placed at the head of the grave. (Code 1958, § 10.1-66)

Norfolk City Code § 12-221 Gravestones or markers for single graves for children in certain cemeteries.

Sec. 12-221. - Gravestones or markers for single graves for children in certain cemeteries. For regular single-child graves in single grave sections, Grecian Gardens, Tree of Life Sections I and II, Grecian Gardens Hellenic Section and David's Garden in Forest Lawn Cemetery, for all child sections in Calvary Cemetery and for child graves in Garden of Eternal Life, Hebrew Cemetery; for all child graves in Sycamore Gardens and Subdivision of Blocks F, G and H Sycamore Gardens in West Point Cemetery, the following are sizes of markers or gravestones permitted: (1) Grave for child under one year of age: The marker shall not exceed twenty (20) inches in length, sixteen (16) inches in depth or width or thirty (30) inches in height, except in David's Garden in Forest Lawn Cemetery, in which the marker shall not exceed twenty-four (24) inches in length, sixteen (16) inches in depth or width or thirty (30) inches in height. (2) Grave for child one to twelve (12) years of age: The marker shall not exceed twenty-four (24) inches in length, sixteen (16) inches in depth or width or thirty (30) inches in height. (3) All markers are to be set at the head of the grave (the superintendent of cemeteries will decide the head). There shall be not more than one marker to each grave. The foundation will be in accordance with section 12-216, (Code 1958, § 10.1-67)

Norfolk City Code § 12-222 Flat grave markers in portions of Forest Lawn Cemetery, Riverside Memorial Park, and Magnolia Cemetery.

Sec. 12-222. - Flat grave markers in portions of Forest Lawn Cemetery, Riverside Memorial Park, and Magnolia Cemetery. (a) The following provisions shall apply to West Lawn; Live Oak Lawn; the resubdivision of Live Oak Lawn; the subdivision of Blocks B, C, and D Live Oak Lawn; Elm Lawn, four-grave section; and Tree of Life Lawn, Section III, four-grave section, all in Forest Lawn Cemetery and to the graves on the resubdivided lots on the plat entitled "Resubdivision of Maple Grove Section, Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery," dated September 23, 1983 and the "Magnolia Cemetery, Single Grave Sections" dated January 16, 1987 and the plat entitled "Wisteria Section of Riverside Cemetery," dated January 19, 1990. (1) Each grave shall be marked by a flat marker of the following dimension: Not less than four (4) inches thick, if of bronze. (2) Not less than ten (10) or more than sixteen (16) inches wide and not less than twenty (20) nor more than thirty (30) inches long, if plain surface. (b) In Live Oak Lawn, the markers referred to in this section are to be set in the center of the grave space at the extreme ends of the lot. In the resubdivision of Live Oak Lawn, such markers, including the apron, shall be next to the western end of the grave. In the subdivision of Blocks B, C and D, Live Oak Lawn, such markers, including the apron shall be set next to the western end of the grave space. In Elm Lawn, four-grave section and Tree of Life Lawn, Section III, four-grave section, such markers, excluding the aprons thereof, shall be set fifteen (15) inches from the ends of the lot. In West Lawn such markers, including the aprons thereof, shall be set at the west end of the grave and extend to the east. On graves shown on the resubdivided lots on the plat entitled "Resubdivision of Maple Grove Section, Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery," dated September 23, 1983, all markers, including the apron thereof, for the east graves shall be placed next to the east line of the grave and extend toward the west and all markers, including the apron thereof, for west graves shall be placed next to the west line of the grave and extend toward the east. On graves shown on the plat entitled "Magnolia Cemetery, Single Grave Sections" such markers, including the aprons thereof, shall be placed next to the west end of the grave and extend to the east for all "east/west" oriented graves and such markers, including the apron thereof, shall be placed next to the south end of the grave and extend to the north for all "north/south" oriented graves. On graves shown on the plat entitled "Wisteria Section of Riverside Cemetery" all markers, including the apron thereof, shall be placed at the east end of the east graves and extend to the west and at the west end of the west graves and extend to the east. (c) The markers referred to in this section shall be set on suitable foundations prescribed by the superintendent and such markers, the height of which are not to exceed the general level of the ground, are to be of virgin granite or bronze of good quality. Double markers will be permitted. (d) In event vases are included in the body of a marker regulated by this section, they shall be countersunk, so that the top or any part of the casing of the vase does not extend above the surface of the marker. (Code 1958, § 10.1-68; Ord. No. 32,579, § 2, 10-11-83; Ord. No. 33,649, § 2, 9-10-85; Ord. No. 35,437, § 2, 3-21-89; Ord. No. 35,780, § 2, 10-31-89; Ord. No. 35,913, § 2, 3-13-90)

Norfolk City Code § 12-223 Markers for twelve-grave lots in Pine Gardens, Section I, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-223. - Markers for twelve-grave lots in Pine Gardens, Section I, Forest Lawn Cemetery. The following provisions apply to twelve-grave lots in Pine Gardens, Section I, Forest Lawn Cemetery: (1) Markers, including the apron thereof, for the tier of graves next to the monument space shall be set next to and inside a line nine (9) feet from the monument space. (2) Markers, including the apron thereof, for the tier of graves on the front of the lot, shall be set two (2) feet from the front and inside the lot. (3) Markers in other respects shall be according to section 12-216. (Code 1958, § 10.1-69)

Norfolk City Code § 12-224 Markers or gravestones for four-grave lots in Pine Garden, Section II, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-224. - Markers or gravestones for four-grave lots in Pine Garden, Section II, Forest Lawn Cemetery. All markers or gravestones for four-grave lots in Pine Garden, Section II, Forest Lawn Cemetery, shall be set at the head of each grave and all gravestones or markers for ashes or children, which are not placed in the space provided for regular markers, shall be level with the ground and any vase erected in connection with the marker shall be of the ground-level type. Except as above, all markers shall be in accordance with section 12-216. (Code 1958, § 10.1-70)

Norfolk City Code § 12-225 Location of markers in Locust Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-225. - Location of markers in Locust Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery. The following provisions shall apply to Locust Lawn in Forest Lawn Cemetery: (1) Markers for Blocks 1 and 14, excluding the apron thereof, are to be placed next to the west end or head of the grave and extend toward the east. (2) All markers for the west graves of Blocks 2 through 13 and 15 through 25, excluding the apron thereof, shall begin at the east line of the grave and extend toward the west. (3) All markers for the east graves of Blocks 2 through 13 and 15 through 25, excluding the apron thereof, shall begin at the west line and extend toward the east. In all other respects, markers shall be in accordance with section 12-216. (Code 1958, § 10.1-71)

Norfolk City Code § 12-226 Location of markers or gravestones in Spruce Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-226. - Location of markers or gravestones in Spruce Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery. (a) In Spruce Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery, all markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof, of the east graves in Blocks 1 through 11 and of all graves in Block 12 shall be placed next to the west line of the grave and extend toward the east. (b) In Spruce Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery, all markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof, of the west graves in Blocks 1 through 11 shall be placed next to the east line of the grave and extend toward the west. (Code 1958, § 10.1-71.2)

Norfolk City Code § 12-227 Location of markers or gravestones in David's Garden, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-227. - Location of markers or gravestones in David's Garden, Forest Lawn Cemetery. (a) All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof, of the east graves in Blocks 1 through 16 of David's Garden, Forest Lawn Cemetery, shall be placed next to the vest line of the grave and extend toward the east. (b) All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof, of the west graves in Blocks 1 through 16 of David's Garden, Forest Lawn Cemetery, shall be placed next to the east line of the grave and extend toward the west. (Code 1958, § 10.1-71.4)

Norfolk City Code § 12-227.1 Location of markers or gravestones in David's Garden, Section 2, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-227.1. - Location of markers or gravestones in David's Garden, Section 2, Forest Lawn Cemetery. (a) The provisions of this action shall apply to David's Garden, Section 2, of Forest Lawn Cemetery. (b) All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof, of the east graves in Blocks 17 through 19 shall be placed next to the east line of the grave and extend toward the west. (c) All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof, of the vest graves in Blocks 17 through 19 shall be placed next to the west line of the grave and extend toward the east. (d) All markers or gravestones shall be set flush with the ground level. (Ord. 29,884, § 1, 4-10-79)

Norfolk City Code § 12-227.2 Location of markers or gravestones in David's Garden, Section 3, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-227.2. - Location of markers or gravestones in David's Garden, Section 3, Forest Lawn Cemetery. (a) The provisions of this article shall apply to David's Garden, Section 3, Forest Lawn Cemetery. (b) All markers or gravestones, including the apron thereof, for four-grave lots numbered 1 through 58 shall be placed at the ends of the lot and extend toward the center of the lot. All such markers must be placed flush with the general level of the ground. (c) All markers or gravestone, including the aprons thereof, for two-grave lots numbered 59 through 116 shall be placed next to the west end of the lot and extend to the east. All such markers must be placed flush with the general level of the ground. (d) No markers or gravestones are allowed on lots numbered 117 through 145. Monuments on these lots, excluding the apron thereof, shall be placed in accordance with section 12-237 of this code and shall be placed at the west end of the lot and extend to the east. (Ord. No. 35,780, § 1, 1031-89)

Norfolk City Code § 12-228 Location of markers or gravestones on certain lots in Tree of Life Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-228. - Location of markers or gravestones on certain lots in Tree of Life Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery. (a) All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof, of the west graves in Blocks 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 in Tree of Life Lawn, Section III, two-grave and single grave sections, Forest Lawn Cemetery, shall be placed next to the east line of the grave and extend toward the west. (b) All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof, of the east graves in Blocks 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 in Tree of Life Lawn, Section III, two-grave and single grave Sections, Forest Lawn Cemetery, shall be placed next to the west line of the grave and extend toward the east. (c) All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof, of graves in Blocks 8 and 17 in Tree of Life Lawn, Section III, two-grave and single grave sections, Forest Lawn Cemetery, shall be placed next to the west line of the grave and extend toward the east. (Code 1958, § 10.1-71.6)

Norfolk City Code § 12-229 Locations of markers or gravestones for certain lots in Fir Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-229. - Locations of markers or gravestones for certain lots in Fir Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery. (a) All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof, for the east graves in Blocks 1 through 26 of Fir Lawn, single grave section, in Forest Lawn Cemetery shall be placed next to the west line of the grave space and extend toward the east. (b) All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof, for the west graves in Blocks 1 through 26 of Fir Lawn, single grave section, in Forest Lawn Cemetery shall be placed next to the east line of the grave space and extend toward the west. (Code 1958, § 10.1-71.8)

Norfolk City Code § 12-230 Location of markers or gravestones in Red Oak Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-230. - Location of markers or gravestones in Red Oak Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery. (a) All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof, for the east graves in Blocks A through F in Red Oak Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery, shall be placed next to the west line of the grave space and extend toward the east. (b) All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof, for the west graves in Blocks A through F in Red Oak Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery, shall be placed next to the east line of the grave space and extend toward the west. (Code 1958, § 10.1-71.9)

Norfolk City Code § 12-230.1 Location of markers on gravestones on certain resubdivided lots in Grecian Gardens, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-230.1. - Location of markers on gravestones on certain resubdivided lots in Grecian Gardens, Forest Lawn Cemetery. The location of markers or gravestones on property shown on the plat of resubdivision of Lots 1 through 10, Lots 21 through 42 and an unnumbered parcel, Block H, Grecian Gardens, Forest Lawn Cemetery shall be as follows: All markers or gravestones, including the apron thereof, shall be placed next to the west line of the grave and extend to the east. (Ord. No. 30,330, § 1, 3-18-80)

Norfolk City Code § 12-230.2 Location of markers or gravestones on certain resubdivided lots in South Center Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-230.2. - Location of markers or gravestones on certain resubdivided lots in South Center Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery. The location of markers or gravestones on Lot 151A of resubdivision of Lot 151, Forest Lawn Cemetery Plan of South Center Lawn shall be as follows: (1) All markers or gravestones, including the apron thereof of the west graves on Lot 151A, shall be placed next to the west line of the grave space and extend to the east. (2) All markers or gravestones, including the apron thereof of the east graves on Lot 151A, shall be placed next to the east line of the grave space and extend to the west. (Ord. No. 31,166, § 1, 5-26-81)

Norfolk City Code § 12-230.3 Location of markers or gravestones in Child Section D, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-230.3. - Location of markers or gravestones in Child Section D, Forest Lawn Cemetery. The location of markers or gravestones on property shown on the plat entitled "Child Section D, Forest Lawn Cemetery" shall be as follows: (1) All markers or gravestones, including the apron thereof, in Row 2, shall begin at the west line of the grave and extend toward the east. (2) All markers or gravestones, including the apron thereof, in Row 3, shall begin at the east line of the grave and extend toward the west. (Ord. No. 32,042, § 1, 11-23-82)

Norfolk City Code § 12-230.3.1 Location of markers or gravestones in Child Section D extended, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-230.3.1. - Location of markers or gravestones in Child Section D extended, Forest Lawn Cemetery. The location of markers or gravestones on property shown on the plat entitled "Child Section D Extended, Forest Lawn Cemetery" shall be as follows: (1) All markers or gravestones for Rows 5 through 12, including the apron thereof, shall begin at the west line of the grave and extend toward the east. (2) All markers or gravestones for Rows 6 through 12 shall be placed ground level. Such markers shall not exceed eighteen (18) inches in length, twelve (12) inches in width, and shall be a thickness of not less than four (4) inches. (Ord. No. 33,649, § 3, 9-10-85)

Norfolk City Code § 12-230.4 Location of markers or gravestones in Pear Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-230.4. - Location of markers or gravestones in Pear Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery. The location of markers or gravestones on property shown on the plat entitled "Pear Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery," shall be as follows: (1) All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof in Blocks A, B, C, D and E, shall be placed next to the south line of the lot and extend toward the north. (2) All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof in Blocks F and G shall be placed next to the east line of the lot and extend toward the west. (3) All markers or gravestones excluding the apron thereof for the east graves in Blocks H through Z, inclusive, shall be placed next to the west line of the grave and extend toward the east. (4) All markers or gravestones excluding the apron thereof for the west graves in Blocks H through Z, inclusive, shall be placed next to the east line of the grave and extend toward the west. (Ord. No. 32,554, § 1, 9-27-83)

Norfolk City Code § 12-230.5 Location of markers or gravestones in Center Park North, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-230.5. - Location of markers or gravestones in Center Park North, Forest Lawn Cemetery. (1) All markers or gravestones, including the apron, for lots 1 through 449, shall be placed at the west end of the lot and extend toward the east. (2) All markers or gravestones, including the apron, for lots 450 through 483 shall be placed next to the east line of the lot and extend toward the west. (3) All markers or gravestones, including the apron, for lots 484 through 571, shall be placed next to the north line of the lot and extend toward the south. (Ord. No. 34,990, § 1, 4-19-88)

Norfolk City Code § 12-230.6 Location of markers or gravestones in Grecian Gardens, Revised Plat of Greek Section.

Sec. 12-230.6. - Location of markers or gravestones in Grecian Gardens, Revised Plat of Greek Section. The location of markers or gravestones on property shown on the plat entitled "Grecian Gardens Forest Lawn Cemetery, Revised Plat of Greek Section" dated Dec. 1959, Revised February 19, 1980, Revised June 2, 1988, shall be as follows: (1) All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof, for the east lots (those lettered "a") shall be placed fifteen (15) inches in from the east end of the lot and extend toward the west. (2) All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof, for the west lots (those lettered "b") shall be placed fifteen (15) inches in from the west end of the lot and extend toward the east. (Ord. No. 35,161, § 1, 7-12-88)

Norfolk City Code § 12-231 Location of markers or gravestones in Cedar Lawn, Calvary Cemetery Annex.

Sec. 12-231. - Location of markers or gravestones in Cedar Lawn, Calvary Cemetery Annex. (a) All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof, of the east graves in Blocks 1 through 27 of Cedar Lawn, adult single grave section, in the Calvary Cemetery Annex shall be placed next to the west line of the grave and extend toward the east. (b) All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof, of the west graves in Blocks 2 through 27 of Cedar Lawn, adult single grave section, in the Calvary Cemetery Annex shall be placed next to the east line of the grave and extend toward the west. (Code 1958, § 10.1-71.7)

Norfolk City Code § 12-232 Location of markers or gravestones in Turner Gardens, Calvary Cemetery Annex.

Sec. 12-232. - Location of markers or gravestones in Turner Gardens, Calvary Cemetery Annex. In Turner Gardens, Calvary Cemetery Annex, all gravestones or markers for lots on the east side of Turner Street in Blocks 1, 4, 6, 8 and 10 shall be placed on the west end of the lot. All gravestones for lots on the west side of Turner Street in Blocks 11, 12, 15, 17 and 19 shall be on the east end of the lots. In all other respects, markers and gravestones shall be in accord with section 12-216. (Code 1958, § 10.1-115)

Norfolk City Code § 12-234 Location of markers or gravestones on certain resubdivided lots in Calvary Cemetery Annex.

Sec. 12-234. - Location of markers or gravestones on certain resubdivided lots in Calvary Cemetery Annex. (a) The following provisions shall apply to property shown on a plat entitled "Resubdivision of Lots 181 to 210, inclusive, Block 23, Calvary Cemetery Annex": (1) All markers or gravestones, including the apron thereof, on Lots 1 through 30, shall be placed next to the east line of the lot and extend toward the west. (2) All markers or gravestones, including the apron thereof, on Lots 31 through 60, shall be placed on the west line of the lot and extend toward the east. (b) The following provisions shall apply to property shown on a plat entitled "Resubdivision of Lots 83 to 97, inclusive, Lots 103 to 117, inclusive, Lots 123 to 137, inclusive, and Lots 143 to 157, inclusive, Block 25, Calvary Cemetery Annex": (1) All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof, of the west graves in Blocks A, B and C shall be placed next to the east line of the grave and extend toward the west. (2) All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof of the east graves in Blocks A, B and C shall be placed next to the west line of the grave and extend toward the east. (c) The following provisions shall apply to property shown on a plat entitled "Resubdivision of a Portion of Block 23, Calvary Cemetery Annex": All markers or gravestones, excluding the apron thereof, of Lots 1 through 60 in Section 23B shall be placed next to the west line of the grave and extend toward the east. (d) All markers or gravestones, including the apron thereof, on Lots 1 through 60 in Block 23C shall be placed next to the east line of the lot and extend toward the west. (e) All markers or gravestones, including the apron thereof on the resubdivided Lots 44, 45, 46, 47, 51, 52, 53, 54, 63, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 98, 121, 122, 138, 141 and 158, Block 25, Calvary Cemetery Annex as shown on the plat entitled "Resubdivision of Lots 44, 45, 46, 47, 51, 52, 53, 54, 63, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 98, 121, 122, 138, 141 and 158, Block 25, Calvary Cemetery Annex" shall be placed next to the west line of the grave and extend to the east. (f) All markers or gravestones, including the apron thereon on the subdivision entitled "Subdivision of Block J, Pine Lawn, Part 2, Children's Section, Calvary Cemetery Annex" shall be placed next to the west line of the grave and extend toward the east. (g) All markers and gravestones, including the apron thereon on the resubdivided lots as shown on the plat entitled "Resubdivision of Lots 71 to 75, inclusive, Lots 81 to 84, inclusive, Lots 97 to 116, inclusive, Lots 128 to 138, inclusive, Lots 140 to 143, inclusive, Lots 145 to 147, inclusive, Lots 158 to 165, inclusive, Lot 168, Lot 170, Lots 211 to 217, inclusive, Lot 227, Lot 236, Lot 239, Lot 240, Lot 244, Lot 245, Lots 258 to 288, inclusive, Lot 290, Lots 292 to 294, inclusive, Lots 296 to 298, inclusive, Lots 303 to 314, inclusive, Lots 316 to 330, inclusive, Lots 332 to 339, inclusive, Lots 342 to 357, inclusive, Block 23, Calvary Cemetery Annex," shall be placed next to the west line of the grave and extend toward the east. (h) All markers and gravestones, including the apron, for graves 571 through 684 as shown on the plat entitled "Revised Plat of Section 26 Calvary Cemetery Annex" shall be placed next to the west end of the grave and extend toward the east. (Code 1958, § 10.1-71.11; Ord. No. 30,254, § 1(10.1-71.14), 1-8-80; Ord. No. 31,312, § 1(10.1-71.17), 8-25-81; Ord. No. 31,691, § 2, 5-11-82; Ord. No. 32,170, § 2, 3-8-83; Ord. No. 32,711, § 2, 1-10-84; Ord. No. 33,099, § 2, 9-18-84; Ord. No. 35,930, § 2, 3-20-90)

Norfolk City Code § 12-234.1 Flat grave markers in portions of Calvary Cemetery and Calvary Annex.

Sec. 12-234.1. - Flat grave markers in portions of Calvary Cemetery and Calvary Annex. The following provisions shall apply to the resubdivision of Block 13, Calvary Cemetery Annex: (a) Each grave shall be marked by a flat marker of the following dimensions: Not less than four (4) inches thick, if of granite; standard thickness, if of bronze. Not less than ten (10) nor more than sixteen (16) inches wide and not less than twenty (20) nor more than thirty (30) inches long. Double markers will be permitted for adjacent graves. (b) The markers referred to in this section shall be set on suitable foundations prescribed by the superintendent. Such markers, the height of which are not to exceed the general level of the ground, are to be virgin granite or bronze of a good quality. (c) Vases must be included in the body of the marker and shall be of the type that, when not in use, may be inverted even with the top of the marker. (d) In the Block 13 resubdivision, all markers, including the apron, shall be placed next to the north end of the grave and extend to the south. (Ord. No. 35,993, § 1, 5-15-90)

Norfolk City Code § 12-235 Location of markers on or gravestones on certain lots in Riverside Memorial Park.

Sec. 12-235. - Location of markers on or gravestones on certain lots in Riverside Memorial Park. (a) All markers or gravestones, including the apron thereof, on Lots 680 to 701, including the Walnut Section, in Riverside Memorial Park, shall be placed next to the east line of the grave and extend toward the west. (b) In the resubdivision of Lots 511 to 527, 536 to 552, 679 to 698 and 589 to 608, in the Maple Grove Section of Riverside Memorial Park, all markers or gravestones, including the apron thereof, shall be placed next to the west line of the grave and extend toward the east. (c) All markers or gravestones, including the apron thereof, on Subdivision Lot 627, Walnut Section, Riverside Memorial Park, shall be placed next to the west line of the grave and extend toward the east. (d) The following provisions shall apply to markers or gravestones on the resubdivision of Lilac Section, Riverside Memorial Park: (1) All markers or gravestones excluding the apron thereof, of the west graves in Blocks A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H shall be placed next to the east line of the grave and extend toward the west. (2) All markers or gravestones of the east graves, excluding the apron thereof, in Blocks A, B, C, D, E, F and G shall be placed next to the west line of the grave and extend toward the east. (Code 1958, §§ 10.1-71.3, 10.1-71.5, 10.1-71.10; Ord. No. 30,149, § 1(10.1-71.13), 10-9-79)

Norfolk City Code § 12-236 Markers or gravestones in city poor section.

Sec. 12-236. - Markers or gravestones in city poor section. (a) No gravestone or marker shall be erected for an adult grave in any city poor section, except a marker or gravestone which shall be not more than twelve (12) inches wide by twenty-four (24) inches long and not less than four (4) inches thick, which marker or gravestone shall be ground level. Child graves in a city poor section shall be marked in the same manner, except that the length of the marker for children under one year that are buried at Calvary shall not exceed eighteen (18) inches in length. (b) Any marker or gravestone existing in any city poor section which does not conform with the requirements of this section shall be relocated by the superintendent so as to conform with such requirements in all respects. (Code 1958, § 10.1-72)

Norfolk City Code § 12-237 Monuments generally.

Sec. 12-237. - Monuments generally. (a) Not more than one monument may be erected on any lot. Any stone that projects more than thirty (30) inches above the grade of the lot shall be deemed a monument. No monument will be permitted in any lot or fraction thereof, or any part of a lot having a superficial area of less than one hundred twenty-six (126) square feet. (b) Foundations for monuments shall be installed by the bureau of cemeteries, in accordance with specifications supplied by the department of public works. (c) All monuments for two (2) tiered lots must be set as near as possible at right angles to the length of the grave. Each such monument must be set at a point which is equidistant from the front and rear lot line and equidistant from each side of the lot, and in no case shall extend more than twelve (12) inches in either direction from the center line of the lot drawn parallel to the front of the lot, excluding the apron thereof. The length of such monument, including the apron thereof, may cover the entire width of the lot. The director of facilities and enterprise management shall make no exceptions to the above, except where authorized by ordinance. (d) Monuments for three (3) tiered lots must be placed on a common boundary line between the first and second tier, or a common boundary line between the first and second tier, or a common boundary line between the second and third tier. Such monument also must be at a point which is equidistant from the side of the lot. No monument shall be more than four (4) feet thick at the base, excluding the apron thereof. The length of any monument, including the apron thereof, may extend the entire width of the lot. Any monument the thickness of which exceeds four (4) feet shall be classified as a mausoleum and be governed by the regulations concerning mausoleums. (e) In no event shall a monument, excluding the apron thereof, extend any closer than six (6) feet to the front or the rear of the lot. All monuments must be set as near as possible at right angles to the length of the grave space. (f) When an owner has two (2) or more lots which are adjacent to each other lengthwise and in the same line, whether such lots are two (2) or three (3) tiered, the monument may be placed at a point equidistant from the sides of the combination of lots. (Code 1958, § 10.1-73; Ord. No. 37,360, § 3, 5-24-94; Ord. No. 40,343, § 15, 6-5-01)

Norfolk City Code § 12-238 Special monument on certain lots in Grecian Gardens, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-238. - Special monument on certain lots in Grecian Gardens, Forest Lawn Cemetery. Lots 12, 13, 14 and 15 in Block C of Grecian Gardens in Forest Lawn Cemetery are hereby set aside for the erection of a special monument to be constructed thereon by the Greek Church, at no expense to the city and with plans approved by the director of facilities and enterprise management. (Code 1958, § 10.1-74; Ord. No. 40,343, § 16, 6-5-01)

Norfolk City Code § 12-239 Monuments in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Sections H and J.

Sec. 12-239. - Monuments in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Sections H and J. In Forest Lawn Cemetery, Sections H and J, center lawns, no portion of any monument, excluding the apron thereof, shall extend more than ten (10) inches in either direction from the center line drawn parallel with the front line of the lot. (Code 1958, § 10.1-75)

Norfolk City Code § 12-240 Monuments in Live Oak Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-240. - Monuments in Live Oak Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery. (a) The provisions of this section shall apply to monuments in Live Oak Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery. (b) A flat monument may be placed on the lot. Each monument must be set at a point which is equidistant from the front and rear lot lines and equidistant from each side of the lot. In no case shall the monument, excluding the apron thereof, extend more than twelve (12) inches in either direction from the center line of the lot drawn parallel to the front of the lot. The monument shall have the name of the family inscribed thereon and other useful information and it shall be of the following dimensions: Not less than four (4) inches thick, if of granite, and standard thickness, if of bronze; the length, including the apron thereof, shall not exceed the width of the lot and the width, excluding the apron thereof, shall not be less than twelve (12) inches nor more than twenty-four (24) inches. (c) A monument governed by this section must be placed on a solid masonry foundation (poured wet), approved by the superintendent. Only one monument will be permitted for each lot. The monument shall not extend above the general level of the ground. Monuments for three (3) tiered lots shall be placed in accordance with section 12-237. (d) In the event vases are included in the body of the monument, they are to be countersunk so that the top of any part of the casing or base does not extend above the surface of the monument. (Code 1958, § 10.1-76)

Norfolk City Code § 12-241 Monuments in Section II of Pine Gardens, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-241. - Monuments in Section II of Pine Gardens, Forest Lawn Cemetery. (a) The provisions of this section shall apply to monuments in Section II of Pine Gardens, Forest Lawn Cemetery. (b) All monuments, excluding the apron thereof, must be set on a line parallel to and beginning three (3) feet six (6) inches from the rear or east end of the lot. The width or thickness of the monument is to extend toward the east or toward the back of the lot and, in no case, shall it exceed thirty-six (36) inches in width or thickness at the base. The length of the monument, including the apron thereof, may extend the entire width of the lot. (c) Where an owner has two (2) or more lots which are adjacent to each other lengthwise and in the same line, the monument may be placed at a point equidistant from the sides of the combination of lots. (d) In other respects the monument shall be in accordance with section 12-237. (Code 1958, § 10.1-77)

Norfolk City Code § 12-242 Monuments for twelve-grave lots in Section I of Pine Gardens, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-242. - Monuments for twelve-grave lots in Section I of Pine Gardens, Forest Lawn Cemetery. (a) The provisions of this section shall apply to monuments for twelve-grave lots in Section I of Pine Gardens, Forest Lawn Cemetery. (b) All monuments, excluding the apron thereof, shall begin at a line four (4) feet from the back of the lot and parallel to it. The width or depth of the monument shall progress toward the back line and may, including the apron thereof, extend all the way to it. Any monument exceeding the given space or width shall fall in the category of a mausoleum. The length of the monument, including the apron thereof, shall be within and equidistant from the sides of the lot. Only one monument will be permitted on a lot. (c) In other respects the monument shall be in accordance with section 12-237. (Code 1958, § 10.1-78)

Norfolk City Code § 12-243 Monuments and markers not to extend above general ground level in certain areas of Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Sec. 12-243. - Monuments and markers not to extend above general ground level in certain areas of Forest Lawn Cemetery. (a) No monument or marker shall extend above the general level of the ground in that part of Forest Lawn Cemetery known as: (1) Live Oak Lawn and Subdivision of Blocks B and C, Live Oak Lawn. (2) That certain area two hundred ten (210) feet wide adjacent to and parallel to the east side of Granby Street and extending from the main entrance to such cemetery northwardly and to the northern boundary of such cemetery. (b) No marker shall extend above the general level of the ground in that part of Forest Lawn Cemetery known as Elm Lawn, four-grave section, and in Tree of Life Lawn, Section III, four-grave section. (Code 1958, § 10.1-87)

Norfolk City Code § 12-244 Vases generally.

Sec. 12-244. - Vases generally. (a) All vases shall be of the permanent type, with the center line of the vase placed adjacent to and in line with the center line of the length of any marker or monument. No vase shall be placed in the center of a grave space. No vase, including the base, shall extend more than fifteen (15) inches outward from the base of the monument or marker. (b) All vases used in connection with graves for adult ashes or a child, where the marker for such grave is not in the place provided for it, shall be of the inverted type, which can be made flush with the ground when not in use, and shall conform to subsection (a) of this section. (c) All permanent vases for city poor sections in all cemeteries are to be of the type which, when inverted, shall be, in their entirety, level with the ground. The position of the vase shall be as set out in subsection (a) of this section. (d) All vases for Live Oak Lawn and the Subdivision of Blocks B and C, Live Oak Lawn, in Forest Lawn Cemetery, shall be of the ground level type, inverted when not in use. The position of the vase shall be as described in subsection (a) of this section. All vases not included in the monument or marker shall be enclosed in an apron of concrete or granite, so that the top of any part of the vase or casing does not extend above the surface of the apron. (e) All vases installed in connection with any ground level type of monument or marker on any lawn are to be in accordance with those of Live Oak Lawn and the Subdivision of Blocks B and C, Live Oak Lawn. (Code 1958, § 10.1-79)

Norfolk City Code § 12-245 Reserved.

Norfolk City Code § 12-246 Mounds.

Sec. 12-246. - Mounds. No grave shall have a mound more than three (3) inches above the ground level, after a reasonable time for settling of the dirt has elapsed. No mounds shall be permitted in the sections designated: Maple Lawn, Linden Lawn, Crape Myrtle Lawn, Cedar Lawn, Locust Lawn, Sections K and L, Tree of Life, Sections I and II, Grecian Gardens, Live Oak Lawn, Pine Gardens, Sections I and II, Ash Lawn and Grecian Gardens, Hellenic Section, in Forest Lawn Cemetery; in Elm Lawn, Ash Lawn, Turner Gardens, Section 23, and Oak Lawn in Calvary Cemetery; in Single Grave and Four-Grave Sections Additions to Blocks B, D, G, I, L, N, Q, S, V and X in Magnolia Cemetery; or in Sycamore Gardens and Subdivision of Blocks F, G and H, Sycamore Gardens, in West Point Cemetery. No mounds shall be permitted in any cemetery subdivision established subsequent to November 30, 1971. (Code 1958, §§ 10.1-80, 10.1-92)

Norfolk City Code § 12-247 Ornaments and decorations.

Sec. 12-247. - Ornaments and decorations. (a) No ornaments or decorations, other than cut flowers, small designs of artificial flowers, certain nonpermanent wreaths to celebrate certain seasons of the year and flags on decoration days and memorial days established by law shall be permitted in the cemeteries. These are to be removed and destroyed at the judgment and discretion of the superintendent. (b) No other ornament or design shall be permitted, such as large artificial plants or trees, glass blocks containing flower designs and statues separate from monuments and markers. (Code 1958, § 10.1-82)

Norfolk City Code § 12-248 Planting shrubs, plants and trees.

Sec. 12-248. - Planting shrubs, plants and trees. (a) The director of facilities and enterprise management may grant to any person entitled to use a lot in Forest Lawn, Calvary, Calvary Cemetery Annex and any new sections in other cemeteries, such as Garden of Eternal Life, except that part as designated Live Oak Lawn and Subdivision of Blocks B and C, Live Oak Lawn, to plant and cultivate shrubs, plants and trees in such lot; provided, such person shall release the city of any obligation for the care and upkeep of such lot, which care and upkeep shall thereafter be at the cost and expense of such person. In the event such lot is not kept in good condition to the satisfaction of the director of facilities and enterprise management for any period of more than forty-five (45) consecutive days, the director of facilities and enterprise management shall remove such shrubs, plants and trees so planted and the care and upkeep of such lot shall thereafter be at the cost and expense of the city, as is now or may hereafter be provided by ordinance. (b) Planting will not be permitted on less than a four-grave lot or on less than any whole lot. (c) No planting on Pine Gardens, Sections I and II, shall be permitted in the front and rear of the lots, unless the same shall be done under the supervision of the cemetery management. (d) There will be no planting on Live Oak Lawn and Subdivision of Blocks B and C, Live Oak Lawn, at Forest Lawn, except that done by the city for the maintenance and beautification of the lawn. (Code 1958, § 10.1-83; Ord. No. 40,343, § 17, 6-5-01)

Norfolk City Code § 12-249 Chairs and other seating accommodations.

Sec. 12-249. - Chairs and other seating accommodations. (a) No chair or other seating accommodation may be placed in any cemetery lot, unless it is made of metal and is movable. Every such seating device shall be removed by the superintendent, whenever it shall become dilapidated or unsightly. (b) No chairs or seating accommodations shall be permitted in that section of Forest Lawn Cemetery designated as Live Oak Lawn and Subdivision of Blocks B and C, Live Oak Lawn. (Code 1958, § 10.1-84)

Norfolk City Code § 112-233 Location of markers in Oak Lawn, Calvary Cemetery Annex.

Sec. 112-233. - Location of markers in Oak Lawn, Calvary Cemetery Annex. (a) In Oak Lawn, Calvary Cemetery, Annex, all markers for the west graves of Blocks 1 through 10, excluding the apron thereof, shall begin at the east line of the grave and extend toward the west. (b) In Oak Lawn, Calvary Cemetery, Annex, all markers for the east graves of Blocks 1 through 10, excluding the apron thereof, shall begin at the west line of the grave and extend toward the east. (Code 1958, § 10.1-71.1)

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