For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GRAFFITI. Any inscription, word, figure, design, painting, writing, drawing or carving that is marked, etched, scratched, drawn, painted, or otherwise applied to property without the prior authorization of the owner of the property regardless of the graffiti content, or nature of the material used in the commission of the act, or the material of the property.
GRAFFITI NUISANCE PROPERTY. Property to which graffiti has been applied, if the graffiti is visible from any public right of way, from any other public or private property or from any premises open to the public, and if the graffiti has not been abated within the time provided in a notice provided by the City directing the property owner to remedy said violation.
(Ord. 10-2664, passed 11-1-10)