Fulton Visitors ordinance (§ 30-12)
Chapter 30: Cemeteries · Article I. In General
(a) The cemeteries are open to visitors from 7:00 a.m. to sunset, from April 1 to October 31 and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from November 1 to March 31.
(b) All visitors are expected to respect the solemnity and beauty of the cemetery and strictly observe the rules established by the city for the purpose of securing quiet and good order at all times within the cemeteries.
(c) Children under age 16 without permission of the sexton will be excluded at all times, unless accompanied by an adult who will be responsible for their conduct. School children under supervision of a teacher, art students, botanists, ornithologists, students of forestry or others who may benefit from a study of the works of art and nature will be welcome to the cemeteries.
(d) All persons are strictly prohibited from plucking any plants, whether wild or cultivated, disturbing birds, breaking or injuring any tree or shrub, fountain, pool, tower or in any way defacing the grounds of the cemeteries.
(e) The proprietors of graves and their families shall be allowed access to the grounds of city cemeteries at any time during normal operating hours or otherwise by permission.
(f) The sexton, director of administration, or officers of the city police department shall have the right to order from the cemetery any person who has no business therein at any time.
Official source: City of Fulton official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 30-12
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.