HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-09-28 - ORDINANCES - AMENDMENT SCMC (2)ORDINANCE NO. 10-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.68 OF
TITLE 11, PUBLIC PEACE AND WELFARE, OF THE SANTA CLARITA
MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING GRAFFITI
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Section 11.68.020 is amended to read as follows:
"11.68.020 Definitions.
The following words or phrases as used in this chapter have the following meanings:
"Aerosol paint container" means any aerosol container regardless of the material from
which it is made, which is adapted or made for the purpose of spraying paint or any
other substance capable of defacing property.
"City Manager" means the City Manager of the City of Santa Clarita or the manager's
designee.
"Felt tip marker" means any marker or similar implement with a marking tip exceeding
one-quarter inch, containing anything other than a solution which can be removed with
water after it dries.
"Graffiti" means any unauthorized inscription, word, figure, or design as marked,
etched, scratched, drawn, or painted on any structural component of any building,
structure, or place, including but not limited to any wall, curb, sidewalk, sign, post,
lamppost, hydrant, bridge, vehicle, tree, or other facility regardless of the nature of the
materials of that structural component.
"Graffiti implement" means an aerosol paint container, a felt tip marker,'a paint stick,
spray paint tip, or etching tool capable of marking or scarring giass,: metal, concrete,
wood, or other similar type .surface.
"Hearing Officer" means the person designated by the City''Mariager-'to hear
administrative appeals of graffiti abatement determinations under this c- apter.
"Minor" means any person under the age of eighteen (18) years.
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"Paint stick" or "graffiti stick" means any device containing a solid form of paint,
chalk, wax, epoxy, or other similar substance capable of being applied to a surface by
pressure, and upon application, leaving a mark of at least one-eighth inch.
"Responsible adult" means a parent or legal guardian having custody or control of a
minor.
"Slap Tags" means any material with an adhesive glue or tape, such as, but not limited
to, decals, stickers, posters, or labels that may be applied to building structures, light
posts, street poles, street signs, newspaper stands, phone booths, windows, utility
boxes, or other surfaces on public and private property without permission. Slap Tags
are a form of street art in which an image or message is publicly displayed using
stickers.
"Spray paint tip" means any device capable of being placed upon an aerosol spray
container for the purpose of spraying paint or any substance capable of defacing property.
(Ord. 91-51, 1/14/92; Ord. 94-12, 10/11/94; Ord. 06-8 § 2, 11/14/06. Formerly
11.68.010)"
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days from its
passage and adoption.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall
cause the same to be published as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of September, 2010.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK -
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 10-11 was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the 14th day of September, 2010. That thereafter, said
Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 28th day
of September, 2010, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
Ender, Kellar, McLean, Ferry, Weste
None
None
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance No. 10-11
and was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (&C. 40806).
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CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) .
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
CERTIFICATION OF
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE
I, , City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby
certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original Ordinance No. 10-11, adopted by the
City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, CA on September 28, 2010, which is now on file in my
office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this day of
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City Clerk
By
Deputy City Clerk
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