June 12, 2007

Graffiti Eradication By-law Enacted

Richmond Hill - Council endorsed a new Graffiti By-Law as part of the Town's ongoing strategy to discourage and eradicate graffiti in the Town of Richmond Hill.

This strategy comprises education, prevention, eradication and enforcement components, including Town staff and York Regional Police (YRP) working together on an education program for local businesses and the public, the Town's By-law Enforcement Office working with YRP to develop initiatives and measures to deter and prevent graffiti as well as the new Graffiti Eradication By-law which will address graffiti removal from buildings, structures and objects, such as utility boxes; and Town staff and YRP continuing to investigate and research initiatives carried out by other municipalities that would benefit Richmond Hill.

Council also approved hiring of contract staff to assist with enforcement and processing of complaints, files, correspondences and other administrative duties. Graffiti is a chronic problem experienced throughout the world, and the Town is taking steps to reduce the amount of graffiti in Richmond Hill where it can ensure that it is a safe and beautiful environment for its citizens.

For more information, contact Rick McGee, Manager of By-law & Licensing Enforcement at (905) 771-2427 (From Committee of the Whole Meeting held on Wednesday, June 6, 2007; Staff Report SRPD.07.042, Agenda Item No. 11).

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