Section
9.57.010 Intent and purpose
9.57.020 Definitions
9.57.030 Graffiti prohibited
9.57.040 Possession of graffiti implement by minors prohibited
9.57.050 Possession of graffiti implement prohibited in designated public places
9.57.060 Furnishing graffiti implements to minors prohibited
9.57.070 Purchase of graffiti implements by minors prohibited
9.57.080 Restrictions on storage of graffiti implements
9.57.090 Penalty
9.57.100 Parental liability
9.57.110 Removal and abatement of graffiti; notice provisions
9.57.120 City removal and abatement provisions; hearing and assessment of costs
9.57.130 Reward provisions
9.57.140 Prevention provisions
9.57.150 Severability
The increase in graffiti activities on both public and private properties has blighted our neighborhoods and caused a decline in property values and detracts from the image of the city. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide a program for the removal and prevention of this activity.
('86 Code, § 9.57.010) (Ord. 4251, passed - - )
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AEROSOL CONTAINER. Any aerosol based container, bottle, spray device or other mechanism, which is adapted or made for the purpose of spraying paint, ink, dye, or other similar substance.
ETCHING TOOL. Any etching tool, glass cutter or other similar device that may be used to etch, scratch or mark a surface.
FELT TIP MARKER. Any indelible marker or similar implement with a tip, which at its broadest width, is greater than 1/16-inch, containing an ink, dye, or other similar substance.
GRAFFITI. Any unauthorized inscription, writing, word, figure, or design that is marked, etched, scratched, drawn, or painted on any surface, regardless of the nature of the material of the surface.
GRAFFITI IMPLEMENT. A felt tip marker, gum label, paint stick, graffiti stick, etching tool, or any other device containing paint, ink, chalk, dye, or similar substance which when used or applied is capable of defacing glass, metal, concrete, wood, plastic or other similar substances.
GUM LABEL. Any sheet of paper, fabric, plastic or other substance with an adhesive backing which, when placed on a surface, is not easily removable.
PAINT STICK or GRAFFITI STICK. A device containing a solid form of paint, chalk, wax, epoxy, or other similar substance capable of being applied to a surface by pressure, and upon application, leaving a mark at least 1/16 of an inch in width.
('86 Code, § 9.57.020) (Ord. 4251, passed - - )
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