The Council of the City finds that the regulation of graffiti is necessary because graffiti is detrimental to property values, degrades the quality of life in the City, is inconsistent with the City’s property maintenance goals and aesthetic standards, is often related to gang activity and may, therefore, lead to an increase in crime, and, unless quickly removed, may result in other properties becoming the target of graffiti.
(Ord. 1669, § 2 (part), 1994)