MALIBU—On Monday, June 8, the city of Malibu announced that in late May, the city started removing graffiti on fire-damaged properties along Pacific Coast Highway in the Palisades Fire area as part of the city’s Graffiti Cleanup Pilot Program.
This voluntary program helps clean up graffiti on private properties within Malibu city limits that were impacted by the Palisades Fire and have graffiti visible from the street. Removing graffiti helps decrease blight, discourage repeat vandalism, improve public safety, and support the community’s ongoing recovery and rebuilding efforts.
The City’s Code Enforcement Division and Public Works Department completed the first round of graffiti abatement last week. A total of 61 eligible properties has been identified, signed consent forms have been received from 29 property owners, 28 additional consent forms are pending, and graffiti has already been removed from 7 properties. Three property owners declined participation.
The program is voluntary and requires property owner permission before work can begin. Malibu staff continue conducting outreach through phone calls, emails, and follow-up communications to encourage participation and answer questions.
The program runs through April 12, 2027. In order to have graffiti removed from an individual’s property through the program, and the homeowner must provide a signed Trespass Authorization to the LA County Sheriff’s Department. To get this process started on one’s fire-impacted home or business, contact Code Enforcement at Code@MalibuCity.org or call City Hall at 310-456-2489.
Graffiti within the public right-of-way continues to be addressed by Caltrans and the City of Malibu Public Works. Individuals can report graffiti to Caltrans at (213) 897-1200 or Public Works at 310-456-2489 ext. 391.
By Danny Jones