[Ord. 1016, 9/23/2013]
This Part shall be known as the "Hatboro Graffiti Ordinance."
[Ord. 1016, 9/23/2013]
For purposes of this Part, the following terms, phrases, words,
and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein. When not
inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include
the future, words in the plural number include the singular number,
and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word
"shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
BROAD-TIPPED INDELIBLE MARKER
Any felt-tipped marker or similar implement which contains
fluid which is not water-soluble and which has a flat or angled writing
surface 1/2 inch or greater.
CONSENT
Voluntary agreement by a person.
GRAFFITI
Every name, identification, description, crude drawing, announcement,
display, illustration or insignia, any symbol (including any letter,
word, numeral, emblem or combination thereof), other than advertising,
which is otherwise provided for by Borough ordinances, which is marked,
written, drawn, painted, scratched or affixed directly to or upon
any property or surface, public or private, without the express consent
of the owner or person in possession of said property or surface.
GRAFFITI IMPLEMENT
Any aerosol paint container, broad-tipped indelible marker,
gum label, paint stick or graffiti stick, etching equipment, brush
or any other device capable of scarring or leaving a visible mark
on any natural or man-made surface.
MINOR
For the purpose of this chapter, a person who has not yet
reached 18 years of age.
OWNER
Any and all persons with legal and/or equitable title to
real property in the Borough as their names and addresses are shown
upon the official property records.
PERSON
Any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
company or organization of any kind.
PROPERTY
Any real estate, including improvements thereon; tangible
property, including, but not limited to, newsboxes, newsstands, utility
poles, public telephones, tree planters and other items of street
furniture; and vehicles located thereon.
SURFACE
Any exterior surface of real or tangible property, including
building exteriors, walls, parking areas, driveways, roads, sidewalks
and any area paved in concrete, asphalt, packed stone or similar material.