The following information provides the established process for what happens after a violation is reported to the City’s 3-1-1 service helpline.

1. Within seven days of a complaint to 3-1-1, a Community Service Inspector makes a site visit to determine if a violation exists.

• If there is a violation, the inspector takes photos, leaves a warning notice on the property and gives the owner 10 days to comply.
• A warning notice is also mailed to the property owner.

2. After the 10th day, the inspector revisits the property to check for compliance

• If the owner complied, the file is closed.
• If the owner did not comply, NPC proceeds to remove the graffiti which will result in a possible municipal court fine of up to $500 and a lien on the property for the cost of the abatement.

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