Penticton to Take a Look at Graffiti Policy at Skate Park
Ryan Graham wants the city to keep graffiti at Penticton Youth Park unless it is vulgar or offensive, while staff warn of vandalism and enforcement issues.
- Penticton City Council will vote on Tuesday on a motion from Ryan Graham to allow graffiti at Penticton Youth Park unless it is "vulgar or offensive in nature."
- Located at 135 Riverside, the 30,000-square-foot Penticton Youth Park has served skateboard and BMX riders since its 2007 opening, establishing context for the graffiti debate.
- Staff warn the proposal creates "operational challenges related to monitoring and enforcement," particularly in determining what constitutes "vulgar or offensive" content.
- There would be "no mechanism to ensure graffiti remains artistic, appropriate, or aligned with community expectations," staff noted, as artwork could be quickly covered by inappropriate tagging.
- Should the motion pass, staff recommend designated art walls or curated murals to showcase graffiti art in a managed manner, with Bylaw amendments to follow at a later date.
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Penticton to take a look at graffiti policy at skate park
Penticton city council will consider appropriate graffiti at the city's skate park unless it is deemed vulgar. The notice of motion, introduced by Coun. Graham on June 23, would direct City staff to stop removing graffiti at the skate park unless it were offensive, and return with bylaw amendments t...
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Should graffiti be removed from Penticton's skate park? City councillor says no
Whether graffiti should stay when drawn at one of B.C.’s largest skate parks will be subject to discussion at Penticton City Council’s next meeting. Coun. Ryan Graham is calling on the city not to remove graffiti from Penticton Youth Park “unless it is vulgar or offensive in nature,” his notice of motion reads. Graham will explain his reasoning for the motion and prompt a vote on the matter this Tuesday, July 14. Bylaw amendments related to graf…
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