Editor's note—The words, phrases and terms, used
in this chapter, shall have the meanings set forth in this article.
"Aerosol paint container" shall mean any aerosol container six
ounces or less net weight contents, regardless of the material from
which it is made, which is adapted or made for the purpose of spraying
paint or other substances capable of defacing property with permanent,
indelible or waterproof ink, paint or other liquid.
(§ 1, Ord. 701, eff. November 26, 1993, as renumbered by § 2, Ord. 800, eff. August 8, 2008)
"Glass etching tool" shall mean any professional etching tool
or glass cutter.
(§ 1, Ord. 701, eff. November 26, 1993, as renumbered by § 2, Ord. 800, eff. August 8, 2008)
"Graffiti" shall mean:
(a) Any
act which results in altering or defacing of any real or personal
property through the use of paint, spray paint, markers, objects or
other substances capable of destroying property, which acts shall
include, but not be limited to, the writing, defacing, marring, inscribing,
scratching, painting or affixing of other markings on buildings or
structures, including, but not limited to, walls, fences, signs, retaining
walls, driveways, walkways, sidewalks, curbs, curbstones, street lamp
posts, hydrants, trees, electric light or power or telephone or telegraph
poles, fire alarms, drinking fountains, parking meters or trash receptacles.
(b) Any
act which results in the altering or defacing of any real or personal
property through the use of paint, spray paint, markers, objects or
other substances capable of destroying property, which is offensive
to a reasonably sensitive person.
(§ 1, Ord. 701, eff. November 26, 1993, as renumbered by § 2, Ord. 800, eff. August 8, 2008)
"Graffiti implement" shall mean an aerosol paint container,
an indelible marker, a paint stick, a glass etching tool, or any similar
device.
(§ 1, Ord. 701, eff. November 26, 1993, as renumbered by § 2, Ord. 800, eff. August 8, 2008)
"Indelible marker" shall mean any marker, pen or similar implement
with a tip which, at its broadest width, is greater than one-quarter
(¼) inch, containing a fluid which is not soluble in water.
(§ 1, Ord. 701, eff. November 26, 1993, as renumbered by § 2, Ord. 800, eff. August 8, 2008)
"Paint stick" shall mean a device containing a solid form of
paint, chalk, wax, epoxy, or other similar substance which is not
water soluble, capable of being applied to a surface by pressure,
and upon application, leaving a mark at least one-quarter of an inch
in width, visible from a distance of 20 feet.
(§ 1, Ord. 701, eff. November 26, 1993, as renumbered by § 2, Ord. 800, eff. August 8, 2008)
"Responsible adult" shall mean a parent or guardian of an individual
under the age of 18 years. A responsible adult may also include an
agent of the parent or guardian provided said agent is over 18 years
of age.
(§ 1, Ord. 701, eff. November 26, 1993, as renumbered by § 2, Ord. 800, eff. August 8, 2008)