Country Club Historic Neighborhood

You see graffiti in your community and around Denver, and you have probably asked, “What is the City doing about this problem, and how can I help?” 

In efforts to prevent graffiti, the City is using the following 4-pronged strategy:

1)     enforcement (legislation and policing of graffiti crimes)

2)     abatement (removal or cleanup of graffiti)

3)     education (increase public awareness and understanding of graffiti)

4)     empowerment (support and promote community involvement)

Denver City Council, recently passed ordinances calling for mandatory minimum penalties for graffiti offenses and faster cleanup of graffiti from private property (48 hours for non-residential property and 72 hours for residential property). 

Other City ordinances make it illegal, in most cases, to sell graffiti tools (spray paint, broad-tip markers, etching tools, etc.) to minors and or for minors to possess these items.  The ordinance often called the “paint lock up law,” requires retailers to make spray paint accessible only with store employee assistance.

In addition to maintaining public property, the City provides free paint and free graffiti removal assistance to Denver property owners and tenants.  City employees are also available to attend your association and community meetings to answer your graffiti-related questions.

The most effective tool against graffiti vandalism is you!  Here’s how you can help.  Contact Denver Partners Against Graffiti to:

1.      Report graffiti when you see it.

2.      Authorize the City to remove graffiti from your property.

3.      Volunteer to help remove graffiti around your community. 

To request free services, volunteer, or get more information, contact Denver Partners Against Graffiti, 720-865-STOP (7867), www.denvergov.org/graffiti

Discourage graffiti vandalism.

Remove it – every time it appears – every where it appears!