The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
GRAFFITI
Defacing of public or private property by any means, including
painting, drawing, writing, etching, inscription, burning, or carving,
with paint, spray paint, ink, knife, or any other method without written
permission of the owner of the property.
OWNER
Any person owning, leasing, occupying or having control or
possession of any property in the Township.
OWNER OF RECORD
Any person who is specified as the owner of the property
by the records of the Township Assessor's office.
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by
a fine not to exceed $2,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed 90 days,
or both, or any different amounts adopted by statute. Enforcement
of this chapter may also be pursued through the Township Administrative
Municipal Court for adult offenders.
The intent of this chapter is to help prevent the spread of
graffiti vandalism and to establish a program for the removal of graffiti
from public and private property. Graffiti is a public nuisance and
is destructive to the rights and values of property owners as well
as the entire community.