§ 13-240. Exterior surfaces, walls, and foundations of structures.

(a)

Every exterior surface, wall, and foundation shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards, timbers, or other materials, and any conditions which might admit rain or dampness to the interior portions of the walls. All exterior surface materials, including wood, composition, cinder block, or metal siding, shall be maintained in a weather-proof condition, properly surface-coated, and free of graffiti.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for a person to apply graffiti to any natural or artificial surface on publicly-owned property or to any natural or artificial surface of privately-owned property without the prior authorization and consent of the owner of the property.

(c)

The owner of property upon which graffiti has been applied shall remove the graffiti within ten calendar days after it was applied. If the owner fails to remove the graffiti, the Director may issue a notice of violation in accordance with Section 13-244. If the owner fails to remove the graffiti within 7 calendar days after receipt of a notice of violation and has not filed an appeal of the violation, the Director shall cause the graffiti to be removed. The owner shall pay the actual costs of removal to the County within thirty days after receipt of an itemized invoice from the County.

(CB-125-1987; CB-117-1993; CB-103-2001)