Graffiti Control/Regulation

Graffiti on public and private property continues to be a problem in many cities. This page contains information on strategies for controlling and/or regulating graffiti and includes sample ordinances and links to graffiti-related Web sites. For a brief overview of this issue, see "Strategies for Controlling/Regulating Graffiti," Byron Katsuyama, MRSC Public Policy Consultant, January 1998.

Reference Sources

• Statutes
• Selected MRSC Library Holdings - Graffiti Control/Regulation [Note: Clicking on this link will take you to a list of documents available on loan through the MRSC library.]

Sample Ordinances

• Bellevue City Code Section 10A.48.090 - Defining the Crime of "Malicious Mischief."
• Burien Municipal Code Chapter 8.55 - Graffiti Removal
• Burlington Municipal Code Section 8.12.020(R) - Types of Nuisances
• SeaTac Municipal Code Chapter 7.35 - Graffiti Removal
• Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 10.07 - Graffitti Nuisance Code
• Seattle Ordinance No. 118106 - Defining the Crime of "Property Destruction."

Articles

• Strategies for Controlling/Regulating Graffiti," Byron Katsuyama, MRSC Public Policy Consultant, January 1998

Links

• Anti-Graffiti Web - A comprehensive collection of links related to graffiti abatement, removal, and anti-graffiti neighborhood activities.
• Graffiti Hurts - Keep America Beautiful
• Kirkland - Anti-Graffiti Program
• Pasco, WA Graffiti abatement program, G.A.P - Includes a form for reporting graffiti via E-mail
• Santa Clara, CA Graffiti Eradication Program
• Seattle Public Utilities Anti-Graffiti Program
• St. Paul, MN Report Graffiti - Includes a form for reporting graffiti via E-mail