Graffiti

Purpose

The City of St. Catharines is committed to reducing and eliminating graffiti in our neighbourhoods. In December 2008, council approved enactment of the Graffiti By-law. The by-law is not intended to be punitive to property owners victimized by graffiti but rather, it is intended to encourage prompt reporting and removal of graffiti.

Prompt reporting and removal of graffiti (within seven days of notice served) is essential in reducing incidents and keeping our neighbourhoods clean. The City has taken steps to make it easy and effective for citizens to take an active role in our fight to eliminate graffiti.

When to Call?

To report graffiti in progress, call 911.

To report graffiti after the fact, contact the Graffiti Information Line at 905.688.5601, ext. 3138.

Formal complaints about graffiti on private property can be made by completing a formal complaint form and submitting it to the Transportation and Environmental Services department at City Hall.