Graffiti Management Policy review 2024

We know that graffiti vandalism not only affects the visual appearance of neighbourhoods, it can influence the community’s sense of safety and have an impact on our local economy. Graffiti is also costly for communities and property owners to remove and prevent.

We’re looking at how we can work together with our community to better tackle illegal graffiti in Bayside and ensure our public spaces can be enjoyed by all who live, work and visit.

Our aim is to build on our existing Graffiti Management Plan 2019 and find a joined-up approach with community to reduce the impact of graffiti and provide safe, clean and welcoming public spaces.

Is there a graffiti hotspot we need to know about?

Do we need to reconsider our timeframes for graffiti removal?

What do you think classifies as offensive graffiti?

We need to hear from you.

Scroll down below to read the draft policy, pin a point on a map, respond to a question or submit a written submission about the draft policy.

Have your say before consultation closes on 19 May 2024.

Read the draft Policy

Read the draft Graffiti Management Policy 2024-28

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Graffiti is the writing or application of any inscription, figure or mark on a wall or other surface. Such a mark may be painted, sprayed, etched, drawn, pasted, scratched or otherwise affixed.

Graffiti can include images, writing, posters, stickers and stencils, but is often word based and can span complex or abstract letter based designs that can be categorised as a tag, throwie or bomb.

Street art is a two-dimensional, visual art form presented on surfaces in public space. It can include murals, stencil painting, paste ups or sticker art, video projection, sculpture or material surface treatments.

If graffiti or street art is placed on a wall or other surface without the permission of the owner, it is classified as illegal graffiti or street art. If graffiti or street art is placed on a wall or other surface with the permission of the owner, and complies with planning and heritage regulations, it is classified as legal graffiti or street art.

Council will only remove illegal graffiti or street art on Council owned property or assets and where funding has been provided for privately owned assets on a case by case basis.

Offensive graffiti includes defamatory or degrading remarks or images that erode dignity, equity or respect including but not limited to: race, religion, gender, age or ability. To support the assessment of offensive graffiti Section 2 of the Advertising Code of Ethics, adopted by the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) should be referred to.

Council will support the following graffiti removal services in Bayside:

Remove graffiti on all Council assets including walls or fences abutting parks, reserves and carparks
Act on graffiti removal requests within 2 business days
Act on removal of any graffiti deemed offensive and / or obscene within 2 hours
Offer alternatives to the graffiti removal services, including graffiti removal kits

Council will not support the following:

Remove graffiti on outside of private commercial and residential property (walls and fences abutting parks, reserves and carparks are Council’s responsibility)
The removal of graffiti from locations with limited passive surveillance, such as vacant property or property under construction
The removal of graffiti above three metres from the ground, or where such removal risks damage to the property or the environment, or the safety of the removal contractor
The removal of graffiti where the contractor requires access into the private property
The removal of graffiti on fencing or walls on council owned laneways, streets and roads

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Use the tabs below to drop a graffiti hotspot on the map and/or complete our quick polls. You can also upload a written statement about draft Policy.

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Timeline

Timeline item 1 - active

Community consultation on draft Graffiti Management Policy 2024-28

25 April - 19 May 2024
Read how we're engaging with our community on this project.
Timeline item 2 - incomplete

Consideration of community feedback and amendments to the draft Policy as required

May 2024
Timeline item 3 - incomplete

Council to consider report on community feedback and adopt the Graffiti Management Policy 2024-28

June 2024

To make a submission or enquiry, please get in touch via the following methods:

Online via the social map and quick polls on the page
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Email Al Harith Alogaily aalogaily@bayside.vic.gov.au
Phone 03 9599 4851
In person to the Corporate Centre at 76 Royal Avenue, Sandringham
Post to Bayside City Council, PO Box 27 Sandringham 3091
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Submissions close 19 May 2024.

Al Harith Alogaily

Contract Manager Infrastructure Civil

City Assets & Presentation

Phone: 9599 4851

Email: aalogaily@bayside.vic.gov.au

Post: 76 Royal Avenue, Sandringham 3191

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Graffiti Management Policy review 2024 - 28

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