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(A) Graffiti is considered a nuisance and is, therefore, prohibited. GRAFFITI is defined as any writing, printing, marks, signs, symbols, figures, designs, inscriptions, or other drawings which are scratched, scrawled, painted, drawn, or otherwise placed on any exterior surface of a building, wall, fence, sidewalk, curb, vehicle, or other permanent structure on a public or private property which has the effect of defacing the property. This is not to be intended for surface protection and/or signage.
(B) No person shall intentionally place graffiti on any surface located on public or private property. The owner of any property shall not allow graffiti to be placed on any external surface on the owner’s property. This will not include railroad cars which are unenforceable.
(Prior Code, § 9.20.010) (Ord. 07-11, passed - -) Penalty, see § 130.99
It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to throw or deposit in any of the streets, avenues, alleys, or public grounds of the city any offal, dead or decaying animals, fruit or vegetable matter, manure, garbage, glass, nails, tacks, tin cans, or any matter or materials offensive to the public or liable to cause injury to persons or vehicles in the lawful use of such streets, avenues, alleys, or public grounds.
(Prior Code, § 9.08.010) Penalty, see § 130.99
It is unlawful for any person to take or attempt to take from any other person or any store, building, or other place within the city by fraud or stealth or, by any manner, any money, property, or anything of value (tangible or intangible) with the intent to deprive the owner of such property.
(Prior Code, § 9.08.020) Penalty, see § 130.99
It is unlawful for any person to carry away or remove or to willfully, maliciously, or negligently break or deface, destroy, or otherwise injure any bridge, crossing, culvert, sidewalk, lamp or lamp post, or any ornamental or shade tree, shrub, railing, fence, or other property, article, or thing belonging to the city or belonging to any private person therein.
(Prior Code, § 9.08.030) Penalty, see § 130.99
It is unlawful for any person to climb or, in any way or manner, interfere with any building, water tower, swimming pool, or structure belonging to the city without being authorized to do so by the city, and no person shall, in any manner, injure or deface any such structure.
(Prior Code, § 9.08.040) Penalty, see § 130.99
(A) Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99 of this code of ordinances.
(B) Any person who violates any provision of § 130.05 shall be subject to a fine for each offense of $125 plus court costs, and each subsequent violation in the same calendar year shall result in an increase in the fine of $25 per subsequent violation (such as $125 for the first offense, $150 for the second offense, $175 for the third offense, and so on, plus court costs). If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it occurs shall constitute an additional, separate, and distinct offense.
(Prior Code, § 9.04.070)
(C) Any violation of the provisions of § 130.07 is punishable by imprisonment for not more than 30 days or by fine, not to exceed $200, or by both.
(Prior Code, § 9.04.090)
(D) The owner of any property that graffiti has been placed upon, in violation of § 130.40, shall remove or cover such graffiti within a 72-hour period. Any person failing to remove or cover such graffiti within the stated time frame shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall pay a fine not to exceed $100 per SDCL § 9-19-3.
(Prior Code, § 9.20.010)
(Ord. 09-3, passed 4-9-2009; Ord. 09-13, passed 10-5-2009)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see SDCL § 9-19-3