“Aerosol paint container” means any aerosol container that is adapted or made for the purposes of applying spray paint or other substances capable of defacing property.

“Broad-tipped markers” means any type of marker or similar instrument with a flat or angled writing surface of one-fourth-inch or greater which contains ink or other pigmented liquid that is not water soluble.

“Discovery” means that date on which the responsible party had actual knowledge, or should have had actual knowledge, that graffiti existed upon his property.

“Etching equipment” means any tool, device, or substance that can be used to make permanent marks on the surface of any property.

“Graffiti” means any unauthorized inscription or markings, such as initials, words, figures, designs, symbols, slogans, emblems, or drawings marked, scratched, drawn, written, spray-painted, painted, pasted, etched, sketched or otherwise affixed to or on a sidewalk, wall, fence, building, sign or any other structure or surface.

“Graffiti implement” means or includes an aerosol paint container, a broad-tipped marker, gum label, paint stick or graffiti stick, etching equipment, brush, paintball gun or any other device capable of scarring or leaving a visible mark on any natural or manmade surface.

“Minor” means any person under the age of 18 years old.

“Offensive to community standards” is specifically defined as an objective reasonable person standard that consists of verbiage or symbols that demean or denigrate individuals or groups reflective of race, ethnicity, culture, alternate lifestyle or sexual orientation, religious affiliation; or depict obscene or otherwise offensive images.

“Private property” means land owned by any person other than the United States or the state of Arizona or any political subdivisions thereof.

“Property” means any building, wall, bridge, street sign, fence, streetlight, sidewalk, street, curbing, sewer or water drains, or any other structure whether public or privately owned.

“Public property” means any property owned or in the control of the United States or the state of Arizona or any political subdivisions thereof.

“Responsible party” means property owner, tenant in possession, or other persons responsible for the property. [Ord. 10-03 § 1; Res. 10-13 § 1; Code 2004 § 19-2.]