For the purpose of this Subchapter, the following words and phrases are defined and shall be construed as hereinafter set out, unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning was intended:
AEROSOL CONTAINER. Any aerosol based container, bottle, spray device or other mechanism, which is adopted or made for the purpose of spraying paint, ink, dye or other similar substance.
BONA FIDE EVIDENCE OF MAJORITY AND IDENTITY. Any document evidencing the age and identity of an individual which has been issued by a Federal, State or local government entity, and includes, but is not limited to, a motor vehicle operator's license, a registration certificate issued under the Federal Selective Service Act, or an identification issued by a member of the armed forces.
CITY MANAGER. The CITY MANAGER for the City of Culver City appointed by the City Council, or his or her designee.
FELT TIP MARKER. Any indelible marker, pen or similar implement which contains a fluid which cannot be removed with plain water and has a flat, pointed or angled tip which at its broadest width is greater than one-eighth (1/8th) inch.
GRAFFITI. Writings, drawings or inscriptions of any type which, in the determination of the City Manager, has any of the following characteristics.
1. Insults or incites hatred or contempt of any racial, religious or ethnic group;
2. Refers to the name of a gang or includes words or symbols associated with a gang or individual;
3. Insults or threatens any identifiable individual or group;
4. Includes obscene or indecent language or depictions;
5. Constitutes an aesthetic blight or eyesore to a neighborhood;
6. Tends to attract more graffiti; and
7. Promotes criminal activity or promotes retaliatory action by an individual(s).
GRAFFITI IMPLEMENT. An aerosol container, a felt tip marker, nail polish, shoe polish, paint stick, etching instrument, 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 composites, or fabric.
GRAFFITI OFFENSE. The unauthorized application of paint, ink, chalk, dye or the use of any other instrument to deface, damage or destroy public and private buildings, structures, or any portion thereof.
PAINT STICK or GRAFFITI STICK. Any device containing a solid form of paint, chalk, wax, epoxy, or other similar substance that cannot be removed with plain water and is capable of being applied to a surface by pressure, and upon application, leaves a mark at least one-eighth (1/8th) inch in width.
('65 Code, § 22-10.2) (Ord. No. 94-027 § 3 (part); Ord. No. 2006-009 §§ 19, 22 (part))