Graffiti:  What you Need to Know

The city’s new graffiti by-law was enacted on January 9, 2008.  All property owners are now required to maintain their property free of graffiti.  The city’s By-law services will issue written notices to property owners found to be in contravention of the new by-law. If a property owner fails to remove the graffiti in a reasonable period of time, the city can remove the graffiti itself.  The city’s cost for removing the graffiti can be added to the property owner’s tax bill.

What should you do if you spot graffiti in Sandy Hill?

Report it by calling 3-1-1 (By-law services), so that follow-up can be undertaken.

What products are recommended (to clean graffiti)?

The city distributes graffiti removal packages.  For more information, contact Paul McCann of the city of Ottawa at 613-580-2424 extension 13363.

How do I find out more about graffiti issues in general?

Attend the Ottawa Community Graffiti Symposium, scheduled for Saturday, March 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Confederation High School, 1645 Woodroffe Avenue (at Hunt Club).  For more information, contact Kari Keys of the city of Ottawa at 613-580-2424 extension 13371.