For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AEROSOL PAINT CONTAINER. Any aerosol container which is adapted or made for the purpose of applying spray paint, or other substance capable of defacing property.
FELT TIP MARKER. Any indelible marker or similar implement with a tip which, at its broadest width, is greater than 1/8 inch, containing ink or other pigmented liquid which is not water soluble.
GRAFFITI. Any unauthorized inscription, word, figure, painting, or other defacement that is written, marked, etched, scratched, sprayed, drawn, painted, or engraved on or otherwise affixed to or on any surface of city-owned property, or non-city- owned property within the unincorporated area of the city, by or with, but not limited to, any of the following: felt tip marker, paint stick or graffiti stick,
or graffiti implement, to the extent that the same was not authorized in advance by the owner or occupant thereof.
GRAFFITI IMPLEMENT. An aerosol paint container, a felt tip marker, gum label, paint stick or graffiti stick, etching tool, or any other device capable of scarring or leaving a visible mark on glass, metal, concrete, or wood, or any other surface.
PAINT STICK OR GRAFFITI STICK. Any device containing a solid form of paint, chalk, wax, epoxy, or other similar substance capable of being applied to a surface by pressure, and upon application, of leaving a mark at least 1/8 inch in width.
(1969 Code, § 17-40) (Ord. 1996-38, passed 10-28-1996)