Man buries wife in front yard...

[Forever_frost]

What about adding on a 15x15 room to your house?

I hate to tell you but not everyone lives in the country, with a rifle always in arms and your kid within arms reach every second of the day.

Why the hell not? Do like the Winchesters did and build 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for years and wind up with teh Wonka factory. As long as you're on your property, you aren't harming me.

Hell, if I had neighbors, I'm pretty sure they'd get upset about the stuff I do out here, but...... not their place to cross my drive gate.

[Forever_frost]

The one concession I will make is that a township obviously thrives off of it's citizens. Towns have laws and rules to live by, and those rules are to be followed since you live in that town's limits. Sure... you can own the property, but that doesn't mean that you can spit on city ordinances just because you own the land you live on.

Sounds like he's not. City allows family plots. That's exactly what he did. Now the city is saying "Oh wait....we forgot about that so....we're making you do what we say regardless."


"While the state can regulate cemeteries, Bradley said it doesn't have any control over family burial plots. The city contends the grave at Davis' home is an illegal cemetery that falls under government oversight, said Edmiston, the city lawyer." No control over family burial plots.

[DON SVO]

Why? Private property is just that. Private. Don't like something? Don't look at it. Freedom. It's a wonderful thing

The one concession I will make is that a township obviously thrives off of it's citizens. Towns have laws and rules to live by, and those rules are to be followed since you live in that town's limits. Sure... you can own the property, but that doesn't mean that you can spit on city ordinances just because you own the land you live on.

[347Mike]

Why? Private property is just that. Private. Don't like something? Don't look at it. Freedom. It's a wonderful thing

What about adding on a 15x15 room to your house?

I hate to tell you but not everyone lives in the country, with a rifle always in arms and your kid within arms reach every second of the day.

[Forever_frost]

Outside of city limits do as you please. Inside city limits there needs to be rules.

Why? Private property is just that. Private. Don't like something? Don't look at it. Freedom. It's a wonderful thing

[2011GT]

Nope, they shouldn't. Your yard, your property. You want to live in the Amazon rainforest? Fine. Neighbors dont' like it? Put up privacy fences. You really don't want this discussion with me. I think if you spend the money to buy property you should do with it as you please.

Outside of city limits do as you please. Inside city limits there needs to be rules.

[347Mike]

Eh, he requested a permit and was denied.... If they dig her up then that is a chance he took.

[DON SVO]

What I find somewhat comical is the lack of concern for reality by the city... towns regularly dig up old burial sites from settlers/Indians/dead people buried in the past etc. and go about business with no disclosure. The sad reality is that if this guy's family fucks him over about the whole ordeal after he's gone, who's going to be able to point a finger? City govt's are known cretins, all they really have to do is pull up her headstone and be done with it. Collateral damage, if you will.

The compromise is that, should the property fall into ruin/disrepair/neglect, there is a Certificate of Deposit for $XXXX that accrues interest and will be used to inter her/his body should the property be seized in a legit manner by the city. Easy cheesy.

[Forever_frost]

yes, I read it. And I know first had what happens when the family doesnt have the money, want to or means to care for the property. Sure as shit, the taxes dont get shared or one of them feels like they got the short end, someone wants to live there and others dont want them to, etc.

Eventually there will be an issue. Either way the 3rd generation will have never met these two nor give a shit about the old house with two graves in the front yard.

Right, so explain why family burial plots are allowed at all if they are always going to resort to the city paying for them and seizing the land? Dammit, I wish Medina had won governorship and done away with property taxes

[Forever_frost]

So would you say that within the city limits the city shouldnt be able to send someone over at your expence to cut your overgrown lawn, or clean up trash if you refuse to as well?

I see it as an issue that effects the city as a whole, property values etc.

Nope, they shouldn't. Your yard, your property. You want to live in the Amazon rainforest? Fine. Neighbors dont' like it? Put up privacy fences. You really don't want this discussion with me. I think if you spend the money to buy property you should do with it as you please.

[2011GT]

Because there are absolutely no cemeteries in towns...

eh you know what I meant

[Baron Von Crowder]

Did you read where it says that when he dies his 5 children and 15 grandchildren will bury him in the yard next to his wife and that they will provide his perpetual care?

I don't think the house is going anywhere, looks like the family will take care of everything when he is gone.

yes, I read it. And I know first had what happens when the family doesnt have the money, want to or means to care for the property. Sure as shit, the taxes dont get shared or one of them feels like they got the short end, someone wants to live there and others dont want them to, etc.

Eventually there will be an issue. Either way the 3rd generation will have never met these two nor give a shit about the old house with two graves in the front yard.

[Grimpala]

im going to have to agree with the city on this one. That property just lost any appeal that a potential buyer would have, since very few people who would be looking to buy wouldn’t want the previous owner's grave steps from their front porch.

Odds are after the old man passes, the city will end up with the house due to back taxes, since it will sit on the market for a long time. Then the city has to deal with the property. If you have property ouside the city limits, and you would like to set up a family plot, have at it.

Did you read where it says that when he dies his 5 children and 15 grandchildren will bury him in the yard next to his wife and that they will provide his perpetual care?

I don't think the house is going anywhere, looks like the family will take care of everything when he is gone.

[01vnms4v]

I like this guy. Tell the government if they want his wife dug up, they're going to do it and he's stocking up on slugs.

I second that!

[Baron Von Crowder]

I like this guy. Tell the government if they want his wife dug up, they're going to do it and he's stocking up on slugs.

So would you say that within the city limits the city shouldnt be able to send someone over at your expence to cut your overgrown lawn, or clean up trash if you refuse to as well?

I see it as an issue that effects the city as a whole, property values etc.