As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth herein:
"Aerosol paint container" means any container, regardless of the material from which it is made, which is adapted or made for the purpose of spraying paint or other similar substances capable of defacing property.
"Felt-tip marker" or "marking pen" means any indelible marker or similar implement with a tip which, at its broadest width, is greater than one-eighth inch, containing an ink.
"Graffiti" means any inscription, word, figure or design marked, etched, scratched, drawn or painted on any surface, without the express permission of the owner (or owner's representative) of such surface, regardless of the nature of the material of which the surface is composed.
"Owner's representative" means any person or entity expressly authorized by the owner of any property to permit another person to place inscriptions, words, figures or designs upon such property, or any person or entity in lawful possession of any property, whose right of possession includes the authority to permit or allow inscriptions, words, figures or designs to be placed upon such property.
"Spray actuator" (also known as a "spray tip," "nozzle" or "button") means an object which is capable of being attached to an aerosol paint container for the purpose of spraying the substance contained therein. (Ord. 5358 § 2; March 9, 1993; Ord. 5519 § 1; September 19, 1995.)