A. "Graffiti" means any unauthorized markings of paint, ink, chalk, dye or other similar substance which is visible from premises open to the public, and that have been placed upon any real or personal property such as buildings, fences, structures, or the unauthorized etching or scratching of such described surfaces where the markings are visible from premises open to the public, such as public rights of way or other publicly owned property.

B. "City Manager" means the City Manager for the City of Wood Village, or his/her designated representative, who is responsible for the administration of the Graffiti Nuisance Abatement program under this Chapter. In accordance with adopted procedures, the City Manager may appoint such officers, employees and agents as shall be authorized and necessary to enforce the provisions of this Chapter.

C. "Graffiti Nuisance Property" means property upon which graffiti has been placed and such graffiti has been permitted to remain for more than ten (10) days after the property owner of record has been issued written notification to abate pursuant to Section 8.20.040(B).

D. "Occupant" means any person or sub lessee, successor or assignee who has control over property.

E. "Owner" means any person, agent, firm or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in a property and includes but is not limited to:

F. "Permit" means to knowingly suffer, allow, or acquiesce by any failure, refusal or neglect to abate.

G. "Property" means any real or personal property and that which is affixed incidental or appurtenant to real property but not limited to any premises, house, building, fence, structure or any separate part thereof, whether permanent or not.

H. "Unauthorized" means without the consent of the owner or the occupant.