For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
City. The City of Greenville or its agent.
Commercial property. Any structure or area which is not defined in this section as a governmental or residential property.
Deface. To cover, mark, write on, paint, color, etch, scratch, engrave or otherwise mar, disfigure or draw whatsoever on any governmental, commercial or private property, being real or personal property of any nature, without the express consent of authorization of the owner.
Director. The Director of the City Public Works Department.
Governmental property. A structure or area operated by a government entity not including property leased to non-governmental entities.
Graffiti. Any inscription, word, figure, marking or design that is affixed, marked, etched, scratched, drawn or otherwise created on any building, structure, fixture or other improvement or any other real property or any personal property, whether permanent or temporary, without the consent of the owner of the property or the owner’s authorized agent. For the purposes of this article, “graffiti” shall not include temporary and easily removable chalk or other water soluble markings on public or private sidewalks, streets or other paved surfaces which are used in connection with traditional children’s activities, nor shall it include temporary and easily removable chalk or other water soluble markings used in connection with any lawful business or public purpose or activity.
Owner. The owner of record of the property as identified in the most current records of the Pitt County Tax Assessor or the owner’s authorized agent.
Residential property. Any structure serving as a home, residence or sleeping place.
(Ord. No. 07-123, § 1, passed 9-13-2007)