As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
GRAFFITI
Any letters, numbers, word or words, writing, inscription,
symbol, drawing, carving, etching or any other marking of any nature
whatsoever which defaces, obliterates, covers, alters, damages or
destroys the real or personal property of another. This chapter shall
not be construed to prohibit easily removable chalk markings on the
public sidewalks and streets used in connection with traditional children's
games.
MINOR
Any person under the age of 18 years.
SPRAY PAINT CONTAINER
Any container or other device which contains paint or other
pigmented substance which is intended to expel the paint or pigment
without the aid of additional devices or substances and includes aerosol
spray paint as it is commonly known.
WIDE FELT-TIP MARKERS
A marking pen or instrument of which the surface used for
writing or marking purposes is equal to or greater than 1/8 of an
inch.
It is the express intent of this chapter to
impress upon the general public the necessity of removing graffiti
from any and all buildings, as it not only devalues the property but
devalues the Village of Ridgefield Park as a whole. The Board of Commissioners
further finds and declares that the prompt removal of graffiti is
the responsibility of all property owners and that, in the event a
property owner should fail or refuse to remove such graffiti, it is
appropriate for the Village of Ridgefield Park to abate such a nuisance
and to charge the cost thereof as a lien against the property.
If at the time of the offense charged any person
apprehended for a violation of this chapter shall be under the age
of 18 years, the Bergen County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
shall have exclusive jurisdiction of the trial of such infant or infants,
and such infant or infants shall be surrendered to that Court, and
the case, including all papers, reports, and process thereto, shall
be transferred to said Court, as provided for under N.J.S.A. 2C:4-11.