(A) For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
NUISANCE. The doing of an unlawful act, or omitting to perform a duty, or the suffering or permitting of any condition or thing to be or exist, which act, omission, condition or thing either essentially interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life and property, or tends to depreciate the value of a person’s property or the property of others.
(B) The unlawful maintaining, using, placing, depositing, leaving or permitting to be or remain on any business, public or private property of any of the following items, conditions or actions are hereby declared to be and constitute a nuisance; provided, however, this enumeration shall not be deemed or construed to be conclusive, limiting or restrictive. Any drawing, inscription, design scribbling, motto, picture or photography, including those commonly known as graffiti.
(C) Any graffiti or defacement of structures as defined herein shall be removed or obliterated by the owner, landlord, tenant, and/or occupant of the structure within 15 days of notification of same by the City Police Chief or his designee.
(Ord. 727, passed 11-16-93) Penalty, see § 10.99