ARTICLE VI. GRAFFITI

8.24.300 DECLARED NUISANCE.

   The defacing of public and private property results in the creation of unsightly graffiti. Graffiti reduces property values, encourages blight, and frequently becomes a forum of gang-related potentially criminal activities. (Ord. 2004-10 § 2(part), 2004)

8.24.310 ABATEMENT.

   For the reasons stated in Section 8.24.300, the City Council finds and declares that the presence of graffiti on private or public property constitutes a public nuisance which may be abated as such in accordance with provisions of this chapter, or any other applicable provision of law. (Ord. 2004-10 § 2(part), 2004)

8.24.320 GRAFFITI PROHIBITED.

   It is unlawful for any person to intentionally place graffiti upon any private or public property. (Ord. 2004-10 § 2(part), 2004)

8.24.330 COUNCIL TO DETERMINE COSTS.

   The City Council shall from time to time determine and fix an amount to be assessed as administrative costs excluding the actual cost of removal of the graffiti. (Ord. 2004-10 § 2(part), 2004)