The Village Board of the Village of Johnson City hereby finds
and declares that graffiti poses a serious problem for its residents
and merchants. The unabated proliferation of graffiti is a physical
blight upon the landscape of our Village and costs taxpayers, merchants
and homeowners substantial monies to remove and repair. The defacing
of such property and the use of foul language in many of the writings
is harmful to the public and violates the welfare and general good
of the citizens and residents of the Village.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DEFACE
To mar, disfigure, injure, or otherwise spoil the face, surface,
or appearance of public or private property.
GRAFFITI
A writing, drawing, or mark etched, painted, placed or drawn
upon public or private property with the intent to deface said property.
No person shall place graffiti, or cause others to place graffiti,
upon any building or structure or any other real or personal property
located in the Village without the property owner's, or the owner's
duly authorized agent's, express written permission.
The Village Board of the Village of Johnson City, or its enforcement
office, is hereby authorized in the name and on behalf of the Village
to undertake and prosecute any proceedings necessary or appropriate
to enforce compliance with this chapter.