The purpose of this chapter is to provide standards for publicly and privately owned and operated cemeteries. (Ord. 254, 12-16-2014)

The standards in this chapter shall apply to cemeteries where allowed in compliance with the provisions of article 2, "Zoning Districts And Development Standards", of this title. (Ord. 254, 12-16-2014)

The commission when approving a conditional use permit for the establishment or expansion of a cemetery, including pet cemeteries, shall find and justify the following to be true:

   A.   The present or probable population density in the area contiguous to said proposed cemetery or extension of an existing cemetery is not adversely affected by the cemetery development.

   B.   The proposed cemetery or extension of an existing cemetery does not interfere with the free movement of traffic, or the movement of police, ambulance, or fire equipment for the protection of the lives and property of the public.

   C.   A final map is required to be submitted to the town engineer for review and recordation as specified by and subject to section 9.92.050 of this title.

   D.   The proposed cemetery or expansion complies with the California Health And Safety Code, division 8. (Ord. 254, 12-16-2014)

   A.   In addition to any conditions necessary to ensure protection of public health, safety, and general welfare, the town may require adequate screening or fencing of the property reserved for cemetery purposes in order to clarify the ultimate boundaries of said cemetery.

   B.   An approved conditional use permit or revised conditional use permit shall be required for the establishment of cemetery boundaries or the expansion of previously approved boundaries. Such approvals shall identify all proposed structures and major grading activities.

   C.   A conditional use permit shall not be required for normal on site development of gravesites within previously approved or established cemeteries that have recorded a map in compliance with chapter 9.92 of this title. (Ord. 254, 12-16-2014)