A. The existence of graffiti, writings and other inscribed material, other than signs authorized under this Code, on public or private property, including on buildings, walls, fences, curbs and other structures, in a place visible to the public, from a public street, alley or other place open to the public, is hereby declared a public nuisance, and the periodic removal thereof is necessary to protect the health, safety and public welfare of the inhabitants of the City.
B. Whenever any of the public nuisances mentioned in Subsection A exist in the City, the Director of Public Services, or his or her designee, may find and declare the same to be a public nuisance under the provisions of this Chapter and may order the abatement of such public nuisance as hereinafter provided. Special priority shall be given to the abatement of any writings or symbols which are offensive to a substantial number or class of citizens, or any graffiti or writing which demeans any individual, or causes or is likely to cause a breach of the peace.
C. Any owner whose property is found to be or contain a public nuisance by the Director of Public Services shall have the right to request a hearing to determine whether in fact a public nuisance exists as hereinafter provided. The owner may specifically consent to removal, in which event the Director of Public Services is authorized to immediately abate the nuisance.
(Ord. MC-370, 5-22-84)