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)

8.24.340 AUTHORITY TO REMOVE.

   Upon discovering the existence of graffiti on private or public property within the City, the City Manager or designee shall have the authority to cause the abatement and removal thereof in accordance with the procedure prescribed in this article. (Ord. 2004-10 § 2(part), 2004)

8.24.350 GRAFFITI REMOVAL.

   The City Manager or designee shall determine the type of removal process, which may include, but is not limited to painting out, application of graffiti-resistant paint, washing of surface, sanding or fence plank replacement. (Ord. 2004-10 § 2(part), 2004)

8.24.360 RESERVED.