As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated in this section:
GRAFFITI
Any drawing, figure, inscription, symbol or other marking
which is scratched, painted, drawn in pen or marker, or placed by
some other permanent or semipermanent means upon sidewalks, streets,
public or private structures or any other place in public view without
the express permission or consent of the property owner.
Graffiti is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, as defined under Chapter
405 of this Code, affecting peace and safety. Graffiti is deemed to be a public nuisance not only because it offends the aesthetic sensibilities of the community but because it may indicate the presence of gang activity or encourage gang activity and rivalry. It shall be the duty of every owner, lessee or occupant to promptly remove or obliterate graffiti on any building, fence, structure, parking lot or walkway over which the owner, occupant or lessee has control.
No person shall write, spray, scratch or otherwise affix graffiti
upon any property, whether private or public, without the consent
of the owner or owners of said property. Any person who shall affix
graffiti to any property without the consent of the owner shall be
liable for the costs of removing or covering such graffiti in addition
to any fines imposed for violating this section. The parents of any
unemancipated minor child who affixed graffiti shall be held liable
for the cost of removing or covering said graffiti in accordance with
§ 895.035, Wis. Stats.