Graffiti on buildings, fences, and structures in Port St. Lucie must be removed by property owners within a specified time after notification. The city offers a graffiti removal assistance program for victims of vandalism.
Applying graffiti is a criminal offense under FL Statute 806.13 (Criminal Mischief). Damage under $200 is a second-degree misdemeanor; $200 to $1,000 is a first-degree misdemeanor; over $1,000 is a third-degree felony. Minors face driver license suspension. Property owners are responsible for prompt removal to deter further vandalism (broken-windows theory). Code Compliance typically issues a 10-day notice to remove graffiti. The city maintains a voluntary graffiti abatement program where staff may provide paint or assist with removal for elderly or low-income owners. Sale of spray paint to minors under 18 is restricted under FL Statute 806.13(1)(c). Port St. Lucie is generally a low-graffiti city compared to urban areas, with most incidents concentrated around utility boxes and vacant structures.
Applying graffiti: criminal charges per FL 806.13. Failure to remove by owner: code fines $100-$500. Removal may be done by city at owner expense.
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