§ 4-12.406. Removal of Graffiti.

(a)

Right of City to Require Removal by Responsible Party.

(1)

It is unlawful for any responsible party to permit property that has been defaced with graffiti to remain so defaced for a period of three (3) calendar days after having been given notice of the violation of this section.

(2)

The City shall provide written notice of the graffiti to the responsible party pursuant to Section 1-6.205.

(b)

Consent to Enter; Abatement Upon Failure to Obtain Consent.

(1)

Securing Responsible Party's Consent. Prior to entering upon private property or property owned by a public entity other than the City for the purpose of removal of graffiti, the City shall attempt to secure the consent of the responsible party.

(2)

Failure to Obtain Responsible Party's Consent. If a responsible party fails to remove the offending graffiti within the time herein specified or if the responsible party has refused to give consent to the City for entry on terms acceptable to the City consistent with the provisions of this section, the City may commence abatement of graffiti nuisance and recovery of expense of abatement proceedings for the removal of the graffiti according to the procedures herein.

(Ord. No. 3625-C.S., § 1, effective 6-25-15)