ARTICLE V. GRAFFITI1
24-146. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Graffiti means any mark, motto, message, name, picture or design on any surface or structure made without the prior permission of the property owner and made in any manner, including, but not limited to: writing, inscribing, drawing, tagging, sketching, spray painting, painting, etching, scratching, carving, engraving, scraping or attaching. Chalk marks on sidewalks are not graffiti.
(Ord. No. 189, § 2, 1-5-1998)
24-147. Regulation.
No person shall apply graffiti to any surface or structure.
(Ord. No. 189, § 3, 1-5-1998)
24-148. Removal of graffiti.
The owner of any graffitied property shall remove the graffiti within seven days after discovery of its existence so as to minimize the likelihood of further graffiti. If removal is delayed by circumstances such as infirmity or financial inability, the property owner may petition the township for an extension of time. Any owner removing graffiti pursuant to this section shall be entitled to restitution from any person convicted under this article of making the graffiti, in an amount determined by the court. Failure of the property owner to remove the graffiti in accord with this section shall constitute a municipal civil infraction.
(Ord. No. 189, § 6, 1-5-1998)
24-149—24-177. Reserved.
State Law reference—Malicious mischief generally, MCL 750.377a et seq.