The presence of graffiti or other defacing words, letters, or drawings on any building or structure, any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, or other property for a 48 hour period is a public nuisance. It is the responsibility of the property owner or occupant to remove graffiti within 48 hours unless consent is given for abatement by the city.
(A) Enforcement. Failure to remove graffiti within 48 hours or to consent to abatement by the city will result in enforcement pursuant to the procedures set forth in Chapter 1-9 of this code.
(B) Appeals. Appeal of any notice and order or administrative citation issued for failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall be made pursuant to the procedures in Chapter 1-9 of this code.
(C) Administrative abatement. The city may proceed with administrative abatement pursuant to this code if the property owner or occupant has failed to timely comply with the final order after any notice and order issued for failure to comply with the provisions of this section has become a final order, either by decision of the hearing officer affirming or modifying the same, or by failure to file an appeal within the time prescribed in § 1-9.09.
(D) Cost recovery. The city may seek recovery of costs associated with abatement of graffiti from the property owner or occupant pursuant to Chapter 1-9 of this code.
(Ord. 891 C.S., passed 11-2-11)