Preventing Graffiti
A few simple steps can help keep graffiti off your home or business. The city offers two prevention guides (PDF):
- Graffiti prevention tips for homeowners
- Graffiti prevention tips for businesses
Under the Fredville city code, graffiti is a public nuisance whenever it is allowed to remain, kept in place or tolerated anywhere in the city or within 5,000 feet of the city limits.
Found Graffiti Near You?
Residents and property owners are expected to remove any graffiti that appears on their own home or business.
How to Remove Graffiti
- Paint over it with a suitable exterior-grade paint.
- Wash it off with a pressure washer.
- Clean it with an environmentally safe graffiti removal product.
Report Graffiti on Public Property
To report graffiti in a public space or right-of-way, call Code Compliance at (555) 010-2786, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or use the city's online code complaint form.
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