Oakland Municipal Code Art. II Graffiti Public Nuisance and Unlawful

The City Council hereby declares and finds that Graffiti is a public nuisance subject to abatement according to the provisions and procedures contained in the Oakland Municipal Code and this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 13146, § 1, 1-22-2013)

A. It is unlawful and a violation of the Oakland Municipal Code and this Chapter for any person to write, paint, spray, chalk, etch, or otherwise apply Graffiti (as defined in Section 8.10.020) on public or privately owned buildings, signs, walls, permanent or temporary structures, places, or other surfaces located on public or privately owned property within the City (which, pursuant to the definition of Graffiti in this Chapter did not have the property owner's prior consent).

1. A violation of this subsection shall be subject to enforcement through criminal prosecution, civil action, administrative citation, or nuisance abatement lien as provided for herein.

B. It is unlawful and a violation of the Oakland Municipal Code for any person owning or otherwise in possession or control of any real property within the City to permit or allow any Graffiti (which, pursuant to the definition of Graffiti in this Chapter did not have the property owner's prior consent) to remain on any walls, temporary or permanent structures, places, or other surfaces located on such property when the Graffiti is visible from the street or other public or private property.

(Ord. No. 13146, § 1, 1-22-2013)