Whenever the following terms are used in this division, they shall have the meanings established by this section:
Graffiti means any letter, word, name, number, symbol, message, drawing, picture, writing, or other mark of any kind visible to the public that is drawn, painted, chiseled, scratched, or etched on a rock, tree, wall, bridge, fence, gate, building, or other structure. Graffiti does not include advertising or any other letter, word, name, number symbol, slogan, message, drawing, picture, writing, or other mark of any kind lawfully placed on property by an owner of the property, a tenant of the property, or an authorized agent to such owner or tenant.
Graffiti abatement procedure means an abatement procedure which identifies graffiti, issues notice to the landowner to abate the graffiti, and cures in absence of response.
Private contractor means any person with whom the city shall have duly contracted to remove graffiti.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 9962 on 2/14/2024