Chapter 9.57 — GRAFFITI PROHIBITIONS

The city council finds that graffiti on public and private buildings, structures, and on personal property, including motor vehicles, creates a condition of blight within the city that can result in the deterioration of property values, business opportunities, and enjoyment of life for persons using adjacent and surrounding properties. The city council further finds that the presence of graffiti is inconsistent with the city's goals of maintaining property, preventing crime, and preserving aesthetic standards.

(Ord. 27509.)

Any real or personal property upon which there exists graffiti as set forth in this chapter is hereby declared and determined to be a public nuisance.

(Ord. 27509.)

Part 2 - DEFINITIONS

The definitions set forth in this part shall govern the application and interpretation of this chapter, except as otherwise specifically set forth.

(Ord. 27509.)

"Boat" means a boat of any kind, whether self-propelled or propelled by any other means, including sailing vessels and all other structures adapted to be navigated on water from place to place for recreational purposes or for the transportation of merchandise or persons.

(Ord. 27509.)

"Graffiti" means an unauthorized inscription, word, figure, mark, design or other inscribed material that is written, marked, etched, scratched, drawn or painted on any real or personal property.

(Ord. 27509.)

"Motor vehicle" means a passenger vehicle, truck, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, motor scooter, golf cart, or other similar self-propelled vehicle. "Motor vehicle" does not mean a motorized wheelchair, bicycle, tricycle or quadricycle.

(Ord. 27509.)

"Trailer" means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on its own structure, which may be drawn by a motor vehicle.

(Ord. 27509.)