As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ABATE
The removal, painting over or otherwise obscuring of graffiti
from view.
AEROSOL CONTAINER
Any aerosol-based container which is capable of spraying
paint, ink, dye or similar substance and leaving a visible mark on
any natural or man-made surface.
ETCHING MATERIALS
Any etching tool, chemical, paste or similar material which
is capable of being used to etch glass.
GRAFFITI
Any unauthorized inscription, work, figure, mark, adhesive,
label, patch or design that is written, marked, etched, scratched,
drawn, painted or engraved on or otherwise affixed to any surface
of public or private property, including but not limited to buildings,
structures or places.
GRAFFITI IMPLEMENT
Etching material, including but not limited to paint sticks
and markers, or any aerosol container which contains paint, ink, dye
or any similar substance and which is capable of resulting in the
placement of graffiti upon any surface or substance, including but
not limited to glass, metal, concrete, wood and plastic.
OWNER
The owner of record of the property as set forth in the tax
records.
PROPERTY
A legal or equitable interest in real or personal property,
including but not limited to the interest of the tenant or lessee.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
An owner or an entity or person acting as an agent for owner
by agreement who has authority over the property or is responsible
for the property's maintenance or management, irrespective of
any arrangement to the contrary with any other party. Each owner shall
be deemed a responsible party for the purpose of this chapter. There
may be more than one responsible party for a particular property.
Graffiti shall be removed completely in a manner that renders
it inconspicuous. When graffiti is painted out, the color used to
paint it out shall match the original color of the surface or the
surface shall be completely repainted with a new color that is aesthetically
compatible with existing colors and architecture. The removal shall
not leave shadows and shall not follow the pattern of the graffiti
markings which have been removed. If the area is heavily covered with
graffiti, the entire surface shall be repainted.
Any person found to be in violation of this chapter shall, upon
conviction, be fined not more than $300 and, in default of payment
of fine and costs, be imprisoned not more than 90 days.