§ 28-23.1. Graffiti; defacement of property.

A. 

It shall be unlawful to spray or create graffiti in any manner on any building or structure.

B. 

It shall be the responsibility of any person owning or occupying any building or structure which has been defaced with graffiti to cause such graffiti to be removed or covered over. When a covering is used, the cover must be the same or similar color as the surface upon which the graffiti was made. Responsibility for removal or covering of graffiti shall lie with the owner or occupant, notwithstanding that said person may not have created the graffiti.

C. 

Any person who creates graffiti in any manner shall be liable for the cost of removing or covering the same.

D. 

Notwithstanding § 28-35 of this chapter, the required time for remedying a violation of this § 28-23.1 shall not be less than 10 days nor more than 45 days from the date of service of a notice of violation.

[Added 1-29-2019 by L.L. No. 4-2019]

Amended 9-6-2018 by L.L. No. 8-2018