Ordinance No. 17-23 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6.02.170 OF THE TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATING TO NUISANCE VIOLATIONS AND STORAGE IN THE FRONT YARD.
WHEREAS, the Tigard Development Code currently regulates storage in the front yard; and
WHEREAS, this is essentially a code enforcement function more appropriately suited in the Nuisance
chapter of the Tigard Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS,the amendment moves the current regulations relating to storage in the front yard from
TCD 18.730.050.0 to TMC 6.02.170;and
WHEREAS, the Tigard Planning Commission heard this item as part of its review and cleanup of the
TDC, held a public hearing on October 2, 2017, and recommended by unanimous vote that Council
approve the proposed code amendment, as amended by Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council held a public hearing on November 14, 2017 to consider the
proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council has considered the recommendation of the Planning
Commission;and
WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council has determined that the proposed code amendment is in the
best interest of the City of Tigard.
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Tigard Municipal Code 6.02.170 is amended as shown in "Exhibit A" to this
Ordinance.
SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall be effective 30 days after passage of this Ordinance by the
Council, signature by the Mayor, and posting by the City Recorder.
PASSED: By JZ J1?4a/Ll M6)44. vote of all Counol members present after being read by
number and tide only,thisj`day of �it._J , 2017.
Carol Krager, City Recoaer
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APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this i f'``day of �` e(e� ,2017.
Joh . Cook,Mayor
Approved as to form:
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City Ah-44y
Date
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EXHIBIT A
Excerpt from Title 6,Nuisance Violations
6.02.170 Storage in Front Yards
Storage of boats,trailers,campers, camper bodies,house trailers,recreation vehicles or commercial
vehicles in excess of 3/4 ton capacity may be stored in a required front yard in a residential zone subject
to the following:
1. No such unit shall be parked in a visual clearance area of a corner lot or in the visual clearance area
of a driveway which would obstruct vision from an adjacent driveway or street;
2. No such unit shall be used for dwelling purposes except that one camper, house trailer or
recreational vehicle may be used for sleeping purposes only by friends,relatives or visitors on land
entirely owned by or leased to the host person for a period not to exceed 14 days in one calendar
year,provided that such unit shall not be connected to any utility, other than temporary electricity
hookups and provided that the host person shall receive no compensation for such occupancy or
use;
3. Any such unit parked in the front yard shall have current state license plates or registration and
must be kept in mobile condition.