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
an 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 not only does it devalue the property, but devalues the
Borough of Edgewater as a whole. The Mayor and Council further find
and declare 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
Borough of Edgewater 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 by N.J.S.A. 2C:4-11.