§ 4-12.413. Prevention of Graffiti through land use entitlements.

(a)

In approving subdivision maps, conditional use permits, variances, or other land use entitlements, the city shall consider imposing conditions reasonably related to the control of graffiti and/or the mitigation of the impacts of graffiti. Such conditions may include, without limitation, any or all of the following:

(1)

Installation and use of anti-graffiti materials, as approved by the planning director or his/her designee, on surfaces which are likely to be graffiti-attracting surfaces;

(2)

Installation and use of landscaping to screen or provide a barrier to surfaces prone to graffiti or likely to be a graffiti-attracting surface;

(3)

Installation and use of additional lighting in areas that are likely to be graffiti-attracting surfaces and areas adjacent thereto;

(4)

Immediate removal of any graffiti at the property;

(5)

Authorizing right of access by city forces to remove graffiti; and

(6)

Supplying the city with sufficient matching paint and/or anti-graffiti material on demand for use in the abatement of graffiti by city forces or agents.

(b)

The city may require applicants for any subdivision maps, conditional use permits, variances, or other land use entitlements to record against the property any conditions of approval contained in subsection (a) of this section or any other conditions of approval relating to graffiti control or prevention. If required, the applicant shall record those conditions of approval in a form satisfactory to the city with the Stanislaus County recorder's office, and such conditions of approval shall run with the land and bind all future owners of the property and any and all successors in interest of the property.

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