Part 2 — GRAFFITI ABATEMENT
San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · San Jose
9.58.060 - Public nuisance.¶
The placement of graffiti on the real or personal property is hereby declared to be a public nuisance that may be abated pursuant to this part.
(Ord. 25118.)
9.58.070 - Abatement.¶
A.
The director may remove or authorize the removal of graffiti from publicly or privately owned real or personal property.
B.
The director may replace or repair or authorize the replacement or repair of publicly or privately owned real or personal property that has been defaced with graffiti when the director determines that the graffiti cannot be removed cost effectively.
C.
The director may not authorize the painting, repair or replacement of other parts of property that were not defaced with graffiti pursuant to this part.
(Ord. 25118.)
9.58.080 - Property owner consent.¶
A.
The director shall obtain the consent of the public entity having jurisdiction over publicly owned, defaced real or personal property prior to the commencement of any removal, repair or replacement work under this part.
B.
The director shall obtain the consent of the owner or possessor of privately owned, defaced real or personal property prior to the commencement of any removal, repair or replacement work under this part.
(Ord. 25118.)
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