As used herein, the following words and phrases
shall have the following meanings:
GRAFFITI
An inscription, drawing, message or slogan made on some public
or private surface without the consent of the owner of the property.
INDELIBLE MARKER
Any felt-tip marker, china marker or similar device containing
nonwater-soluble colors and which has a flat or angled writing surface
of 1/2 inch or greater.
It shall be unlawful for any parent, legal guardian
or other person having custody and care of any minor child under the
age of 18 years to assist, abet, allow, permit or encourage said minor
to violate the provisions of this chapter by lack of proper supervision
and control over said minor child.
Any person who violates this chapter shall be
subject to the following fines:
A. First offense shall be subject to a fine of net less
than $400 nor more than $1,000.
B. Second offense shall be subject to a fine of not less
than $700 nor more than $1,000.
C. Third offense shall be subject to a fine of not less
than $1,000 nor more than $1,000.
Any person who reports a violation of this chapter
and his/her testimony is instrumental in obtaining a conviction hereunder
shall receive a reward equal to 50% of any fine collected. In the
event that the person shall be a juvenile, then the reward shall be
in the form of a United States savings bond.
[Added 5-15-2023 by Ord. No. 1670-23]
Violation of this Chapter
160 constitutes a breach of the peace.