Graffiti assistance program.
Columbus City Codes § 4525.16
in effect4525.16 - Graffiti assistance program.
(A) Creation and Purpose. There is hereby created in the department the graffiti assistance program. The purpose of this program is to assist the owner of a building, accessory structure, fence, gate, or business building located in the City of Columbus and zoned agricultural, residential or commercial to abate graffiti that is present on such building, accessory structure, fence, or business building in order to comply with the provisions of Section 4525.15(A) of this Housing Code.
(B) Supervision of Director. The director shall promulgate reasonable rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the graffiti assistance program. Such rules shall address, but shall not be limited to, the following:
(1) Any limitations on those buildings, accessory structures, fences, gates, or business buildings eligible for assistance;
(2) Any per-occurrence or lifetime limits on abatement services rendered by the city or its contractors;
(3) Any waivers necessary to receive approval from the owner or operator of the property to gain entry by a city employee or contractor for the express purpose of graffiti abatement, provided that such waiver shall not be available to an owner who appeals a notice violation pursuant to Section 4525.15(A) of this Housing Code;
(4) Any tolling of violations should a waiver be obtained from an owner or operator;
(5) The tie period during which the program may be made available; and
(6) Any other rules deemed reasonably necessary by the director.
(Ord. No. 0811-2012, § 1, 4-30-2012; Ord. No. 2328-2021, § 35, 9-20-2021)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT45HOCO_CH4525SASARE_4525.16GRASPRFetched: 10/27/2026