For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"GRAFFITI." The unauthorized spraying of paint or marking of ink, chalk, dye or other similar substances on public and private buildings, structures and places.
"GRAFFITI ABATEMENT PROCEDURE." An abatement procedure which identifies graffiti, issues notice to the landowner to abate graffiti, and provides for the elimination of same in the absence of response.
"PRIVATE CONTRACTOR." Any person or entity with whom the city shall have contracted to remove graffiti.
(Ord. 12-1997, passed 11-3-97)