Ord 2021-048/amending Chapter 22, Cemeteries, of the San Marcos City Code by, among other things, eliminating the issuance of a recorded deed, removing the reference of a specific city department responsible for cemetery matters, defining terms

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amenities, which must also be primarily of marble or granite, must have the approval of the cemetery commission before being placed on the lot. (d) Unapproved items will be removed by the caretaker and disposed of at the caretaker's discretion. Weathered and unsightly items will be removed during the spring and fall cleanup. (e) The caretaker is authorized to enforce the provisions of this section. Sec. 22.015. Miscellaneous Prohibitions; penalty for violations. (a) In addition to any other prohibited or unlawful conduct set forth in this chapter, entry into and use of the cemetery shall be subject to the restrictions in this section. (1) The consumption or open display of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. (2) Loitering, loud music, excessive vehicle noise or other behavior that disrupts the peace is prohibited. (3) All pets must be on leash or otherwise restrained in accordance with applicable ordinances. (4) Smoking of cigarettes, including e -cigarettes that create a vapor in any manor or any form, is prohibited. (5) Water is for landscape irrigation use only. Watering is allowed only by hand-held hose or by sprinkler connected to a hose while the person that connected the sprinkler is present and only on the days and times designated in the approved irrigation conservation plan for the cemetery. No other temporary or permanent irrigation systems or connections shall be allowed. (6) Vehicles may only be parked on paved streets or drive aisles. No vehicles are allowed in the cemetery except during cemetery hours. Vehicles parked in violation of this subsection may be towed at the owner's expense. (7) Visitors to the cemetery shall comply with all applicable laws. (b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine as provided in section 1.05 of the San Marcos City Code. SECTION 2. The fees related to use and operation of the cemetery set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof, are approved and adopted.