9.22.060 Notice of graffiti nuisance.
A. When the city has reason to believe that a property within the city may be a potential graffiti nuisance property, the city shall identify a responsible party and send that party an informational letter describing the nature and location of the graffiti and requesting that the graffiti be removed promptly. The letter shall explain the problems caused by the continued presence of graffiti and the need for its prompt removal, describe the resources available to aid in graffiti removal, and give notice that failure to remove graffiti is a violation of city code that may lead to legal action to remove the graffiti at the expense of the responsible party and may subject the responsible party to civil penalties. The letter may also identify any graffiti removal assistance programs available through the city, or any private graffiti removal contractors.
B. If the graffiti is not removed within twenty days after the information letter has been sent, the city shall notify the responsible party in writing, by certified mail, that the property has been identified as a potential graffiti nuisance property. The notice shall contain the following information:
1. The street address and legal description of the property sufficient for identification of the property;
2. A statement that the property is a potential graffiti nuisance property with a concise description of the conditions leading to the finding; and
3. A statement that the graffiti must be removed within ten days after receipt of the notice and that if the graffiti is not abated within that time the city may declare the property to be a public nuisance, subject to the abatement procedures herein. (Ord. 006/2007 § 1)