§ 9.60.030. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth herein:

A.

"Graffiti" means any inscription, word, figure or design marked, etched, scratched, drawn or painted on any surface, without the express permission of the owner (or owner's representative) of such surface, regardless of the nature of the material of which the surface is composed.

B.

"Graffiti implement" means any implement capable of marking a surface to create graffiti including, but not limited to, aerosol paint containers, paint sticks, felt-tip markers or marker pens, marking instruments, drill bits, grinding stones, scribers, glass cutters, or etching tools, or other implements capable of scarring glass, metal, concrete or wood.

C.

"Aerosol paint container" means any container, regardless of the material from which it is made, which is adapted or made for the purpose of spraying paint or other similar substances capable of defacing property.

D.

"Felt-tip marker or marking pen" means any indelible marker or similar implement with a tip exceeding 4 millimeters in width, containing an ink.

E.

"Paint stick" means a device containing a solid form of paint, wax, epoxy or other similar substance capable of being applied to surface by pressure and, upon application, leaving a mark visible from a distance of twenty feet.

F.

"Spray actuator" (also known as a "spray tip," "nozzle" or "button") means an object which is capable of being attached to an aerosol paint container for the purpose of spraying the substance contained therein.

G.

"Owner's representative" means any person or entity expressly authorized by the owner of any property to permit another person to place inscriptions, words, figures or designs upon such property, or any person or entity in lawful possession of any property, whose right of possession includes the authority to permit or allow inscriptions, words, figures or designs to be placed upon such property.

(Ord. 6552 § 2 (part), 1993)