Chapter 9.46
GRAFFITI REMOVAL

   Section

9.46.010   Findings

9.46.020   Declaration of nuisance

9.46.030   Definitions

9.46.040   Notice to remove graffiti

9.46.050   Manner of serving notice

9.46.060   Failure to remove graffiti

9.46.070   Removal by city

9.46.080   Violations

9.46.090   Alternative means of enforcement

9.46.010 Findings.

   A.   The increase of graffiti on both public and private buildings, structures, and places is creating a condition of blight within the city which results in deterioration of property and business values for adjacent and surrounding properties, all to the detriment of the city.

   B.   Graffiti is obnoxious and a public nuisance which must be abated so as to avoid the detrimental impact of such graffiti on the city and to prevent the further spread of graffiti.

   C.   This chapter is intended to supplement those programs and enforcement tools already provided by state law for removal of graffiti on both public and private property, and to discourage the further spread of graffiti in the city.

   D.   Adoption of this chapter is intended to give notice to all who callously disregard the property rights of others, that the city will strictly enforce all laws prohibiting graffiti, including but not limited to sections 594, 594.1 and 640.5 of the California Penal Code, section 13202.6 of the California Vehicle Code, and the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 2354)

9.46.020 Declaration of nuisance.

   The council finds and declares that the existence of graffiti anywhere within the boundaries of the city is a public and private nuisance, and may be abated in accordance with this chapter, Chapter 1.14, entitled “Nuisance Abatement,” of this code, or any other provision of law providing for the abatement of graffiti or applicable to vandalism.

(Ord. 2354)