For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
"GRAFFITI." Graffiti means any inscription, word, writing, drawing, figure, mark of paint, ink, chalk, dye or other similar substance, etching, engraving or other defacement (collectively "defacement") by a graffiti implement or chalk or by the application of any material, adhesive label, paper, fabric or other matter (collectively "matter") with adhesive or other substance which is intended to make the application of the matter permanent or difficult to remove, on public or private property. Graffiti does not include temporary, easily removable chalks or other water soluble markings which are used in connection with traditional children's activities such as drawings of bases for ball games, hopscotch and similar activities, nor does it include temporary, easily removable markings used in connection with any lawful business or public purpose or activity and markings used to denote the location of underground utility infrastructure and those used in conjunction with establishing survey control data and location points by survey crews.
"OWNER." Owner means the holder of the title in fee simple and every mortgagee of record.
(Ord. 1766, passed 5-11-17; Am. Ord. 1810, passed 9-10-20)