(A) For purposes of this subchapter,
GRAFFITI shall be defined as: any sign, symbol, marking, drawing, name, initial, word, diagram, sketch, picture or letter placed, without the express, written permission of the owner, upon the real or personal property of the owner.
(B) Graffiti in public view is hereby declared to be a nuisance as set forth in the ordinances of the village and subject to the provisions of village ordinances regarding nuisances and abatement thereof.
(C) It shall be unlawful for any person to place graffiti upon the real or personal, public or private property of another.
(D) It shall be unlawful for the owner and/or occupant of fixed real or personal property which is in public view to place or give permission for the placement of any graffiti on the property without having first obtained a properly issued sign permit.
(E) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, while in any public building or public facility or while on private property, a spray paint container, paint, ink, marking pen which contained a non-water soluble fluid, brush, applicator or any other material for marking, scratching or etching with the intent to use the material in violation of divisions (C) or (D) above.
(Ord. G-139, passed 9-11-1995) Penalty, see § 13.10.999