As used in this chapter, “graffiti” means any unauthorized form of painting, scratching, writing or inscription, regardless of the content or nature of the material used, which is placed upon any private or public structure, fixture, sign or sidewalk in any location where it can be viewed from any public street, walkway, building, park or facility, or upon any public structure, fixture, sign or sidewalk, and which is without the authorization of the owner or the other person in control of the property. (Ord. 94-8 § 1, 1994)