For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AEROSOL PAINT CONTAINER. Any aerosol container that is adapted or made for the purpose of applying spray paint or other substances capable of defacing property.
BROAD-TIPPED MARKER. Any fell tip indelible marker or similar implement with a flat or angled writing surface that, at its broadest width, is greater than one-fourth of an inch, containing ink or other pigmented liquid that is not water soluble.
ETCHING EQUIPMENT. Any tool, device or substance that can be used to make permanent marks on any natural or human-made surface.
GRAFFITI. Any unauthorized inscription, word, figure, painting or other defacement that is written, marked, etched, scratched, sprayed, drawn, painted or engraved on or otherwise affixed to any surface of public or private property by any graffiti implement, to the extent that the graffiti was not authorized in advance by the owner or occupant of the property, or despite advance authorization, is otherwise deemed a public nuisance by the village.
GRAFFITI IMPLEMENT. An aerosol paint container, a broad-tipped marker, gum label, paint stick or graffiti stick, etching equipment, brush or any other device capable of scarring or leaving a visible mark on any natural or human-made surface.
LEGAL GUARDIAN. Includes a person appointed guardian or given custody of a minor by a circuit court of this state, but does not include a person appointed guardian or given custody of a minor under the Juvenile Court Act.
MINOR. A person who has not attained the age of 18.
PARENT. The lawful mother or father of a minor.
(Ord. 04-862, passed 11-23-2004)