If a responsible party fails to remove the offending graffiti pursuant to Section 9.56.140 within the time specified in this chapter, or if the city requests consent to remove or paint over the offending graffiti pursuant to Section 9.56.160 and the responsible party refuses consent for entry on terms acceptable to the city, the city may commence nuisance abatement and cost recovery proceedings for the removal of the graffiti pursuant to the provisions and due process procedures of Chapter 8.12 of this code, which procedures authorize the recovery of all costs incurred by the city in abating graffiti including the recordation of a lien as to affected property.
(Ord. 94-04-1178 § 1 (part))