2.72.260 Individual decorations.
A. Cut Flowers and Bouquets. Cut flowers and bouquets are allowed year round. All cut flowers and bouquets must be placed in cemetery approved vases set level with the ground. Such vases shall be in a concrete or granite block 10 to 12 inches square. A suitable vase for each grave will be furnished and set by cemetery staff at a charge fixed by city council. Cut flowers and bouquets will be removed from graves as soon as they become wilted or unsightly.
B. Artificial Flowers and Decorations. Artificial flowers, potted plants and other decorations must be less than 24 inches in height and will be removed when they become wilted or unsightly. They are allowed only from December 1st to the end of February, subject to the following exceptions:
1. New burials: all flowers, plants, easels and decorations will be allowed to remain for 48 hours following a new burial. Persons wishing to retain any of the items must remove them within 48 hours after interment.
2. City observed holidays: from March 1st to November 30th, artificial flowers and decorations will be allowed only three days prior to, the day of and the day following city observed holidays.
3. Christmas decorations: Christmas decorations shall be removed within two weeks after Christmas Day. (Ord. 4485 § 6, 1991; 1957 code § 10.02.230.)