Graffiti can affect the appearance, safety, and enjoyment of public spaces, buildings, fences, signs, and other surfaces. Reporting graffiti helps ensure it can be reviewed and removed or addressed where appropriate.
Residents can submit a service request when graffiti is found on a public surface, public facility, or other location where cleanup may be required. When reporting graffiti, it is important to provide specific location details so the affected surface can be found quickly. This may include the nearest address, intersection, landmark, side of the building, fence line, utility box, sign, wall, or other identifying details.
It is also helpful to identify the surface type and estimate the graffiti size. Different surfaces may require different removal methods, and the size of the graffiti can help determine the appropriate response.
If the graffiti is offensive, threatening, hateful, or contains inappropriate language or symbols, this should be indicated in the request so it can be reviewed appropriately.
Graffiti removal requests may include the following:
Graffiti on walls, fences, sidewalks, signs, benches, utility boxes, or other surfaces
Graffiti on public buildings, structures, or outdoor amenities
Small, medium, or large graffiti markings requiring cleanup
Graffiti on different surface types such as concrete, brick, metal, wood, glass, or painted surfaces
Graffiti that may be offensive or requires priority review
Reported graffiti may be reviewed to confirm the location, surface type, size, and content. The response may depend on the type of surface, whether the graffiti is accessible, and whether the content requires additional review.
When a graffiti removal request is submitted, the following may occur:
The specific location details are reviewed to confirm where the graffiti is located
The surface type is assessed to determine the appropriate removal approach
The graffiti size is reviewed to support cleanup planning
Offensive or concerning content is reviewed, if indicated
Cleanup or follow-up work is scheduled based on priority and available resources
There are a few additional things to keep in mind:
Clear location details help crews find the graffiti more efficiently
Photos can be helpful if the reporting process allows attachments
Graffiti on different surfaces may require different cleaning or paint-over methods
Graffiti that is offensive, threatening, or hateful may be reviewed with higher priority
If graffiti is currently being applied or there is an immediate safety concern, residents should contact the appropriate urgent response channel rather than submitting a standard service request
Residents are encouraged to report graffiti with clear details about the location, surface, size, and content so the request can be reviewed and directed to the appropriate cleanup or enforcement process.