This ordinance allows San Francisco's Public Works to remove graffiti from private commercial properties at no cost to the owners, but only if the owners request and authorize the work. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.
Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to authorize Public Works to perform graffiti abatement on private properties in commercial areas at no cost to property owners, solely at property owners’ request and upon property owners’ authorization and property owners’ waiver of claims associated with the graffiti abatement; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the success of a pilot graffiti abatement program established in 2022, leading to the proposal for a permanent program.
The Board adopted Ordinance No. 174-22, creating a pilot program for graffiti abatement on private properties in commercial areas at no cost to property owners.
Supervisor Melgar introduced the ordinance to amend the Public Works Code to establish a permanent graffiti abatement program based on the pilot's success.
The Planning Department determined that the proposed ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The Planning Department submitted its response affirming the CEQA determination for the proposed ordinance.
The committee recommended the ordinance for passage to the Board of Supervisors.
The Board passed the ordinance on first reading.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, establishing the permanent graffiti abatement program.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing its enactment.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
