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Let’s Wipe It Out!
Wipe Out Graffiti
Tips and techniques to prevent and remove graffiti from
business premises
2580 Shaughnessy StreetPort Coqutilam, B.C. V3C 2A8
Tel: 604.927.5411Fax: 604.927.5360
How to Report GraffitiGraffiti is a form of Vandalism
Anti-Graffiti Strategy
Proudly Supported By:
Graffiti Bylaw
Eradication of Graffiti — implements measures to facilitate the timely removal of graffiti and encourage the increased reporting of graffiti.
Public Education — to raise awareness in the community about the negative impact and cost associated with graffiti.
Graffiti Prevention — to promote initiatives to better protect private property and city property from graffiti vandalism.
Identification of Tags — to implement measures aimed at identifying vandals and to hold them responsible for their actions.
To report graffiti on City or private property please visit or phone a Community Police Station. To report a graffiti vandal in the act please call 911.
Hate and Profane graffiti needs to be removed within 48 hours after receiving notice from the City.
All other types of graffiti needs to be removed within 14 days after receiving notice from the City.
To learn more visit, www.portcoquitlam.ca/bylaws
The City of Port [email protected]
The Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association (BIA)www.pocobia.com
Tri City Painting and Decoratingwww.benjaminmooretricity.com
Port Coquitlam Community [email protected]
Downtown2581 Mary Hill RoadPort Coquitlam, BC604.927.2383
Northside 3312 Coast Meridian RoadPort Coquitlam, BC 604.927.5172
What is the City doing?What is Graffiti?
Who does it hurt?
Remember the 3 R’s!
What can I do to prevent graffiti on my property?
What can I do if I have graffiti on my property?
Why should I care?
Graffiti is the defacement of property through words, markings, and designs or figures on any surface building or structure without the consent of the owner. It can be painted, drawn, etched or scratched into the surface. It occurs anywhere the opportunity exists, including public and private buildings and vehicles.
The City is committed to eradicating graffiti on all City facilities and structures. Wherever we spot graffiti on civic property, we direct a crew to remove as soon as possible.
As, we can’t catch every instance of graffiti; we rely on residents and businesses to inform us if they spot any graffiti on City equipment or property.
• Graffiti damages or destroys buildings and structures and lowers property values.
• It leaves the impression that no one cares about the community.
• It discourages customers and visitors, and can make a community appear unsafe.
• Graffiti invites other types of vandalism and criminal activity.
• It negatively impacts businesses through lost customers and revenues.
• Graffiti costs taxpayers money due to clean up activities.
• Increase lighting and visibility around target areas on your building
• Install video surveillance.
• Do not ignore graffiti. Remove graffiti as soon as it occurs on your property this will help stop it from spreading to other parts of your building or neighbouring structures.
• Consider using paints and products on your building which are more resilient to graffiti. These products are more expensive but have long term benefits.
• React! Don’t ignore it - take action as soon as you notice it. Statistics have shown that the sooner graffiti is removed, the less likely that location will have continued tagging. Graffiti vandals want their graffiti to be seen; if it is removed quickly it will discourage them from continuing .
• Report! The occurrence needs to be reported to the police so they can record and track occurrences and provide the appropriate surveillance. Community Policing staff and volunteers will help you fill out a report and provide you with resources on how to remove the graffiti.
• Remove! The City is partnering with Benjamin Moore Paint to sponsor the Wipe out Graffiti Program which includes significant discounts on Benjamin Moore paint and supplies.
