(a) The existence of graffiti on any Township-owned property, or on any non-Township-owned property within the boundaries of the Charter Township of Clinton, is expressly declared to be a public nuisance.
(b) The Charter Township of Clinton Board of Trustees hereby declares and finds graffiti to be a nuisance subject to removal according to the provisions and procedures herein contained and as may otherwise be provided by law.
(c) It is the duty of both the owner of the property to which the graffiti has been applied and any person who may be in possession of, or have a right to possess, such property, to at all times keep such property free and clear of graffiti.
(d) Whenever, in the opinion of the Building Department Superintendent or his or her designee, the Ordinance Enforcement Officer, or the Department of Public Works Superintendent or his or her designee, any Township-owned or non-Township-owned property within the boundaries of the Township is found to have graffiti, the Building Superintendent, the Ordinance Enforcement Officer or the Public Works Superintendent, or their designees, may order its removal according to the provisions and procedures herein contained, and as may otherwise be provided by law.
(Ord. 317. Passed 4-14-97.)