Apple Valley City Zoning Code

10.40 Private

Cemeteries For Human Interment

Private Cemeteries, by definition, are not intended for general public use, being restricted to relatives and other close associations of a particular family or families. Private cemeteries may exist under the following rules:
1. Private cemeteries located on a parcel with an existing residential and/or agricultural principal uses(s) must be recorded as a deed restriction and must be recorded at the time of sale, accompanied by a map exhibit showing the exact location of the private cemetery on the property.
2. Private cemeteries must also be clearly delineated by a fence or low wall to separate it from the rest of the lot.
3. A private cemetery cannot exist on a lot smaller than twenty-five (25) acres in size and the lot cannot be subdivided in the future to be smaller than the required lot size of twenty-five (25) acres.
4. The private cemetery shall not comprise more than five (5) percent of the total area of the lot that the private cemetery is on.
5. There shall be no principal building in the private cemetery area.
6. Burial sites in the private cemetery may not be sold and are not intended for general public use outside of family members.
It is the responsibility of the property owner to govern necessary processes for the private cemetery, such as interments, services, maintenance, and record keeping, subject to the other requirements of AVMC Chapter 14.13 Cemeteries. The establishment of a legal organization to govern these processes for a private cemetery is encouraged, but not required. A death certificate must be filed for those deceased and intended for burial in a private cemetery.
Refer to AVMC Chapter 14.13 for cemetery regulations.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. O-2023-26 on 8/16/2023

O-2023-26

Apple Valley City Zoning Code

10.40 Private

Cemeteries For Human Interment

Private Cemeteries, by definition, are not intended for general public use, being restricted to relatives and other close associations of a particular family or families. Private cemeteries may exist under the following rules:
1. Private cemeteries located on a parcel with an existing residential and/or agricultural principal uses(s) must be recorded as a deed restriction and must be recorded at the time of sale, accompanied by a map exhibit showing the exact location of the private cemetery on the property.
2. Private cemeteries must also be clearly delineated by a fence or low wall to separate it from the rest of the lot.
3. A private cemetery cannot exist on a lot smaller than twenty-five (25) acres in size and the lot cannot be subdivided in the future to be smaller than the required lot size of twenty-five (25) acres.
4. The private cemetery shall not comprise more than five (5) percent of the total area of the lot that the private cemetery is on.
5. There shall be no principal building in the private cemetery area.
6. Burial sites in the private cemetery may not be sold and are not intended for general public use outside of family members.
It is the responsibility of the property owner to govern necessary processes for the private cemetery, such as interments, services, maintenance, and record keeping, subject to the other requirements of AVMC Chapter 14.13 Cemeteries. The establishment of a legal organization to govern these processes for a private cemetery is encouraged, but not required. A death certificate must be filed for those deceased and intended for burial in a private cemetery.
Refer to AVMC Chapter 14.13 for cemetery regulations.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. O-2023-26 on 8/16/2023

O-2023-26

Apple Valley City Zoning Code

10.40 Private

Cemeteries For Human Interment

Private Cemeteries, by definition, are not intended for general public use, being restricted to relatives and other close associations of a particular family or families. Private cemeteries may exist under the following rules:
1. Private cemeteries located on a parcel with an existing residential and/or agricultural principal uses(s) must be recorded as a deed restriction and must be recorded at the time of sale, accompanied by a map exhibit showing the exact location of the private cemetery on the property.
2. Private cemeteries must also be clearly delineated by a fence or low wall to separate it from the rest of the lot.
3. A private cemetery cannot exist on a lot smaller than twenty-five (25) acres in size and the lot cannot be subdivided in the future to be smaller than the required lot size of twenty-five (25) acres.
4. The private cemetery shall not comprise more than five (5) percent of the total area of the lot that the private cemetery is on.
5. There shall be no principal building in the private cemetery area.
6. Burial sites in the private cemetery may not be sold and are not intended for general public use outside of family members.
It is the responsibility of the property owner to govern necessary processes for the private cemetery, such as interments, services, maintenance, and record keeping, subject to the other requirements of AVMC Chapter 14.13 Cemeteries. The establishment of a legal organization to govern these processes for a private cemetery is encouraged, but not required. A death certificate must be filed for those deceased and intended for burial in a private cemetery.
Refer to AVMC Chapter 14.13 for cemetery regulations.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. O-2023-26 on 8/16/2023