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116. ORDINANCE NO. 2001 - 7q AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS AMENDING SECTION 22.014 OF THE CITY CODE TO ADOPT STANDARDS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF MONUMENTS IN THE CITY CEMETERY, AND TO CLARIFY MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MONUMENTS IN THE CITY CEMETERY; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. RECITALS: 1. Section 22.014 of the City Code outlines procedures for placement of monuments within cemetery lots at the City Cemetery. 2. The City Cemetery Commission has voted to recommend an amendment to Section 22.014 in order to adopt standards for monuments placed in the City Cemetery, and to clarify responsibility for the maintenance of these monuments. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 22.014(a) the City Code is amended as follows (underlininq indicates added text): (a) Monuments. Monuments in the cemetery are subject to the following: (1) No monument, except a temporary marker placed by a funeral home, is allowed on any burial lot until the purchase price and perpetual care fees have been fully paid and the deed has been delivered to the purchaser. (2) The owner of a cemetery lot or the owner's agent must apply for and obtain a permit from the finance department before erecting a monument, except a temporary marker placed by a funeral home. (3) Persons erecting monuments shall not leave material or rubbish on adjoining lots. Work must be completed as soon as possible and any material or rubbish must be removed at once. (4) Persons erecting monuments are responsible for any damage done by them to any property in the cemetery, including grass and trees. All work is subject to the control and direction of the caretaker. (5) Wooden planks must be used for placing and rolling stone monuments on rocks or grass. (6) Businesses are prohibited from placing their names on any monument or