9.12.070 Standards for graffiti abatement by owner.
(1) Graffiti. Graffiti shall be completely removed or completely covered in a manner that renders it inconspicuous. When graffiti is painted out, the color used to paint it out shall match the original color of the surface, or the surface shall be completely repainted with a new color that is aesthetically compatible with existing colors and architecture. The removal shall not leave shadows and shall not follow the pattern of the graffiti such that the letters or similar shapes remain apparent on the surface after graffiti markings have been removed. If the area is heavily covered with graffiti, the entire surface shall be repainted.
(2) Graffiti Attracting Surface. In addition to the removal of any graffiti (as set forth in subsection (1) of this section), responsible persons shall abate graffiti attracting surfaces (as defined in CMC 9.12.020) by causing any of the following modifications (or combinations thereof) to be made to the surface:
(a) Retrofitting of said surface or structure (with all requisite city approvals, permits, and inspections);
(b) Application and/or use of anti-graffiti materials (as approved by the director of community development or his/her designee) to the surface or structure such as anti-etching films or anti-graffiti paints;
(c) Installation of landscaping (as approved by the director of community development) so as to screen or to provide a barrier to the surface or structure; and
(d) Installation of additional lighting (as approved by the director of community development). (Ord. 659 § 4, 2016; Ord. 632 § 2, 2013).