§ 42-2. Mandatory abatement of graffiti nuisances.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person having a legal or equitable interest in a parcel of real property to permit graffiti to remain on a structure located thereon for a continuous period of more than 72 hours. For purposes of this section, the term "graffiti" shall have the same meaning as set forth in O.C.G.A. § 17-15A-2.

(b)

In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction determines that a person has violated the provisions of this section, the court may, on its own motion, or at the request of the city, issue an order directing the city to remove the graffiti from the property on such terms as the court deems appropriate. The court may also specify that the property owner may be liable for the cost incurred in the removal of the graffiti.

(Ord. of 7-1-2012, § 42-27)