City od Santa Clarita Graffiti Task Force
City od Santa Clarita Graffiti Task Force
 

Property Owner Information

The City of Santa Clarita has a zero tolerance for graffiti vandalism on public and private property.

If graffiti occurs on private property, City staff will issue a Graffiti Removal Abatement Notice to the property owner. An abatement notice states that a property owner has seven (7) calendar days to remove the graffiti from the property. If a property chooses to remove the graffiti with paint, it must match as close to the original color of the surface.

To view a copy of a Graffiti Removal Abatement Notice,click on the document below.
Abatement Notice

Graffiti contributes to reduced retail sales, a decline in property values, and residentfear. A business littered with graffiti is less likely to be patronized. Residents feel less safe and secure entering a storefront where graffiti is present. The following are steps to take to aid in the prevention of graffiti:

  • Keep the exterior of your business neat and clean.
  • Remove graffiti within 24 hours.
  • Incorporate shrubs, thorny plants, and vines to restrict vandal access.
  • Add or improve lighting around the building to promote natural surveillance.
  • Use fences, controlled entrance and exits, and other barriers that discourage through traffic.
  • Limit access to roofs by moving dumpsters away from walls and covering drainpipes to prevent vandals from climbing them.
  • Organize a "Business Watch" with nearby merchants to keep tabs on a business area.
  • Businesses may want to employ security personnel to monitor property.
  • Employ graffiti-resistant materials or coating on a chronically hit walls for easy clean-up.
  • Consider installing surveillance cameras and warning signs

Paint Matching Trailer Service
The Paint Matching Trailer is equipped with the nessecary supplies and equipment to assist business and property owners with paint matching for prompt, consistent removal of graffiti. When a property is vandalized, residents may call the graffiti hotline (661) 25-CLEAN (661-252-5326) and leave a detailed message providing the location of the property and contact information.