Community Standards Bylaw
This bylaw sets the minimum standards home owners must meet in Edmonton.
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Graffiti is regulated by the Community Standards Bylaw. Graffiti includes any inscription, slogan or drawing placed on a wall or other public surface without the permission of the building's owner.
Graffiti is a criminal offence when placed on public or private property without the owner's consent.
Private property owners are required to remove graffiti from their property within a reasonable amount of time.
Buildings and structures should not have graffiti on them that is visible from any surrounding property.
You should call 911 if you witness a graffiti crime in progress.
Keep the exterior of your business clear of graffiti. Tidy walls have a positive effect on your property value and business sales.
The 3 Rs of graffiti management are:
If you have a concern about graffiti:
After you call 311, the City takes these steps to help with your issue:
The information you provide will be used to process your complaint, but your name and address will not be made available to anyone else. For more information on how the City protects your privacy visit Freedom of Information and Privacy.
Online | Contact 311 Online |
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Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 |
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TTY | 780-944-5555 |
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