Graffiti Removal

In May 2007, the City Council updated section 10.53 of the City Code, relating to public nuisance (graffiti removal). Under the revised ordinance (No. 777), property owners whose property has been vandalized by graffiti will need to remove the graffiti within 10 calendar days of receiving notice from the City. If it is not removed within 10 days, the City will remove the graffiti, and the property owner will be responsible for reimbursing the City for its actual cost. Prior to removal by the City, the property owner may submit a written request for a hearing before the City Council to show cause why the graffiti should not be removed. (City Code and Ordinances)

During the past several years, there has been a growing number of vandalism reports involving graffiti. It has been found that the sooner graffiti is removed, the less chance there is of the graffiti returning. In addition to the ordinance, the Shakopee Police Department is developing a street crimes unit that will specifically target those individuals responsible for graffiti. The department also is working on improving crime prevention through environmental design in areas that frequently see graffiti.

Graffiti Removal Tips

Learn how to remove graffiti and what cleaning products are most effective.