The purpose of this chapter is to provide a program for abatement of graffiti from public and private property to protect public safety and to expedite removal of graffiti from structures on both public and private property. The City Council finds and determines the following:
A. Graffiti constitutes a nuisance and a threat to public safety, which must be removed to alleviate the detrimental impact of such graffiti on the city and to prevent the further spread of graffiti.
B. Certain categories of graffiti, which incite violence, are especially harmful and must be removed as quickly as possible to avoid or minimize harm to persons and the whole community.