City of Burien is committed to maintaining clean neighborhoods and business areas. Quick reporting and removal of graffiti will help stop additional tagging from occurring again. Property Owners are responsible for the removal of graffiti from their property. The City of Burien will work with the residential property owner for the swift cleanup of the graffiti.
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Graffiti Removal Program for Commercial Properties
TAG, a graffiti-removal program for commercial properties, is available free of charge. To be eligible for this program:
- The property owner and business owner, if applicable, must sign a Consent to Entry and Hold Harmless Agreement form, authorizing Recology to remove graffiti:
- The business or rental property must have a current Burien business or rental housing license, as applicable.
The contracted company doing the removal will do everything within reason to match your building color. Removal will consist, if needed, of pressure washing before repainting. Only the actual area of graffiti will be painted or pressure washed. The finished product will include square corners. Glass surfaces are not included.
If you wish to participate in this program, please complete the appropriate Consent to Entry and Hold Harmless Agreement and provide it to Recology either by email [email protected] , in person at Burien City Hall, or by emailing Manuela Ginnett.
When submitting your request, please provide the following photos
- Photo of the front of your business showing the business name
- Photo of the graffiti – wide enough shot to determine the location
Please note: if the graffiti is above 8 feet high, Recology will be unable to provide the assistance.
Every effort will be made by Recology to have the graffiti removed within 1-3 days after receipt of the request and required forms.
As with residential properties, commercial property owners who choose not to participate in the program must remove graffiti on their property within five business days from the date of the Graffiti Removal Notice issued by the City of Burien's Code Compliance Officer, pursuant to Burien Municipal Code 8.55. The City of Burien offers paint and applicators to affected property owners at no charge by presenting the notice to Burien’s Miller Paint store, 636 SW 152nd St., or Sherwin Williams Paint, 15833 1st Ave. S.
Updated July 25, 2024