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Alhambra, California Code of Ordinances
Alhambra, California Code of Ordinances
CHARTER
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE II: ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
TITLE III: FINANCE
TITLE IV: FRANCHISES
TITLE V: BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
TITLE VI: HEALTH AND SANITATION
TITLE VII: ANIMALS
TITLE VIII: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND LAW
TITLE IX: PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
CHAPTER 9.04: ADVERTISING
CHAPTER 9.08: AIRCRAFT
CHAPTER 9.10: BINGO GAMES
CHAPTER 9.12: MINORS; LOITERING AND CURFEW
CHAPTER 9.14: JUVENILE CITATION PROGRAM
CHAPTER 9.16: POSSESSION OF OPEN CONTAINER OF ALCOHOL
CHAPTER 9.18: SMOKING REGULATED OR PROHIBITED
CHAPTER 9.20: FALSE REPORTS TO POLICE OR FIRE DEPARTMENTS
CHAPTER 9.22: FLOWER STANDS
CHAPTER 9.28: GAMBLING
CHAPTER 9.30: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE RESPONSE PLAN AND INVENTORY PROGRAM
CHAPTER 9.31: HEALTH WARNINGS
CHAPTER 9.32: LOITERING
CHAPTER 9.36: MARATHON CONTESTS
CHAPTER 9.40: PARADES
CHAPTER 9.44: MASSAGE THERAPY, MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS, AND MASSAGE THERAPISTS
CHAPTER 9.48: PROSTITUTION
CHAPTER 9.49: VEHICLE SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE: PROSTITUTION AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
CHAPTER 9.50: METALLIC BALLOONS
CHAPTER 9.52: SWIMMING POOL FENCES
CHAPTER 9.56: PROPERTY DAMAGE
CHAPTER 9.57: GRAFFITI PREVENTION AND REMOVAL
CHAPTER 9.60: RADIO RECEPTION INTERFERENCE
CHAPTER 9.64: EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS
CHAPTER 9.68: CONVICT REGISTRATION
CHAPTER 9.70: [RESERVED]
CHAPTER 9.74: ALARM SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 9.75: MOTOR VEHICLE ALARMS
CHAPTER 9.77: SHOPPING CARTS
CHAPTER 9.80: TRAIN SPEED
CHAPTER 9.84: TRESPASS
CHAPTER 9.88: WATERWAYS
CHAPTER 9.92: WEAPONS
CHAPTER 9.93: VEHICLE DEALERS
CHAPTER 9.94: BUSINESS CONSTITUTING PUBLIC NUISANCES
CHAPTER 9.95: VEHICULAR PARKING
CHAPTER 9.96: DISPLAY OF BOOKS, MAGAZINES AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS
CHAPTER 9.97: POLICE DEPARTMENT DOGS
CHAPTER 9.98: PUBLIC LODGING FACILITIES
CHAPTER 9.99: POLICE DEPARTMENT; SECOND RESPONSE
CHAPTER 9.100: PROHIBITED SOLICITATION OF BUSINESS
CHAPTER 9.101: SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS
TITLE X: BICYCLES
TITLE XI: VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE XII: PARKING LOTS
TITLE XIII: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
TITLE XIV: PARKS AND PUBLIC GROUNDS
TITLE XV: WATER
TITLE XVI: SEWERS
TITLE XVII: INDUSTRIAL WASTE
TITLE XVIII: COMMUNITY NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL
TITLE XIX: FIRE
TITLE XX: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
TITLE XXI: OIL AND GAS WELLS
TITLE XXII: SUBDIVISIONS
TITLE XXIII: ZONING
TITLE XXIV: SOLAR ENERGY
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
CHAPTER 9.57: GRAFFITI PREVENTION
AND REMOVAL
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
§ 9.57.010 INTENT AND PURPOSE.
   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 - - )
§ 9.57.020 DEFINITIONS.
   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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