As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DEFACE
To cover, mark, write on, paint, color or otherwise mar,
disfigure or draw whatsoever on any private or public property of
any nature without the express consent of the owner.
GRAFFITI
Any form of inscription, word, figure, marking or design
that is marked, etched, scratched, drawn on or painted on any building,
structure, fixture or other improvement, whether permanent or temporary,
including, by way of example only and without limitation, fencing
surrounding construction sites, whether public or private, without
the consent of the owner of the property, or the owner's authorized
agent, which is visible from the private right-of-way.
PUBLIC PLACE
Any place to which the public has access, including but not
limited to a public street, road, thoroughfare, sidewalk, bridge,
alley, plaza, park, recreation or shopping area, public transportation
facility, vehicle used for public transportation, parking lot or any
other parking, public building, structure or any municipal parking
signs, etc., or area.
No person shall willfully or maliciously damage, deface or vandalize
the property of another by painting, scribbling or inscribing in what
is commonly referred to as "graffiti" on any public place or private
property and commit graffiti thereon, whether the same embraces any
obscenity, vulgarity or any other inscriptions or markings.