Livermore Graffiti Ordinance Goes Into Effect Jan. 1

LIVERMORE, CA - Starting Jan. 1, Livermore businesses and homeowners will be required to remove graffiti from their property within seven days, per a new ordinance.

A November ordinance declares graffiti vandalism as a “prevalent issue within the City of Livermore (“City”), leading to blight, decreased property values, and a negative impact on the overall quality of life in the community.”

The ordinance declares the city’s intent to enforce all laws pertaining to graffiti, which remains illegal under California law. It also allows city officials to issue a notice to business owners with graffiti on their property. Business and homeowners have 48 hours to contest the notice. If they do not or the contestation is not approved, then they have seven days to remove the graffiti. If they do not, the city will remove it, and the business or homeowner will bear the cost.

The city is offering free “Graffiti Fighter” kits to help remove graffiti. The city has also established a “Graffiti Fighter” volunteer task force to help remove graffiti. Anyone who spots graffiti can call a special hotline at 925-960-8060 or submit an online maintenance request.

View the ordinance or visit the city’s graffiti website for more information.