How does the Graffiti Ordinance Work?
Your property has been vandalized by graffiti. The county recognizes you are the victim and investigates all reported graffiti sightings. Code Compliance can assist the Property Caretaker (owner, tenant, lessee) in the removal of the graffiti, but ultimately, it is the Property Caretaker’s responsibility to remove the graffiti.
Graffiti vandalism affects the entire County. We are all victims from the damage that detracts from the County’s image—graffiti sends a signal that nobody cares, attracting other forms of crime and street delinquency to neighborhoods.
We all want a clean and safe community to live in. We need your help in removing graffiti as soon as possible so it does not attract more criminal activity.
You must remove the graffiti within ten (10) days from the date of Notice to Remove Graffiti. You may voluntarily agree to allow Larimer County to remove the graffiti with the understanding you will be billed for the costs.
Costs If The County Removes Graffiti
- Costs of graffiti removal; and
- County administrative fee, not to exceed $200.00.
You will be provided with a bill which must be paid within 30 days. If the bill is not paid within 30 days, the costs, administrative fee, and a 10% collection fee will be assessed.
If you would like the County to remove the graffiti for you, please fill out the Right of Entry and Release form
Automatic Removal After Ten (10) Days
If you do not remove the graffiti, voluntarily agree to have the County remove the graffiti, or contest the Notice to Remove Graffiti within 10 days (see Notice to Remove Graffiti for more information), the County will automatically remove the graffiti and you will be sent a bill for the costs (see Costs for Having the County Remove Graffiti).
- For wood fencing: Soap and steel brush Baking soda & water Paint over Sand Off
- For brick : Paint remover Power washing
- For glass: Sharp paint scraper Paint remover
- For concrete: Graffiti Buster© - Apply to wet cement with a paint roller
Check your local home improvement stores for commercial products made for graffiti or contact a local company specializing in graffiti removal.
A message from Code Compliance and the Sherriff's Office:
Your property has been vandalized by graffiti. The County recognizes you are the victim and investigates all reported sightings of graffiti. If you wish for a Sheriff’s report to be taken or to provide any information relevant to the vandalism, please call the Sheriff’s Office at: (970) 498-5100 M-F (8 to 5) or (970) 416-1985 After Hours
