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Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this section shall govern the construction of this chapter.

"Aerosol paint container" means any aerosol or pressurized container, or similar device, having a capacity of more than three ounces, regardless of the material from which it is made, which is adapted or made for the purpose of spraying paint, or other non-water soluble substance.

"Building" is defined as set forth in Section 17.03.020.

"Chapter" means this Chapter 9.24.

"Code" means the Wasco Municipal Code.

"Etching tool" means any etching tool, glass cutter or similar device.

"Fence" means a fence or wall regardless of height.

"Graffiti" means any unauthorized inscription, insignia, symbol, word, figure, character or design that is marked, etched, scratched, drawn, sprayed or painted on a building, fence, landscaping or structure.

"Graffiti implement" means an aerosol paint container, an indelible marker, a paint stick, an etching tool or any similar device.

"Indelible marker" means any indelible marker, felt tip marker or similar implement containing non-water soluble fluid and that has a flat, pointed or angled writing surface of a width of one-fourth of an inch or greater.

"Landscaping" shall be defined as set forth in Section 17.03.020.

"Minor" means a person under eighteen years of age.

"Paint stick" means a device containing a solid form of paint, chalk, wax, epoxy, or other similar non-water soluble substance, which is capable of being applied to a surface by pressure, and upon application, leaves a mark at least one-fourth of an inch in width.

"Responsible adult" means a parent or legal guardian of a minor.

"Structure" shall be defined as set forth in Section 17.03.020. (Ord. 575 §1, 2008).