Ordinance No. 24-08 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7.80 TO PROHIBIT
CAMPING ON CERTAIN CITY PROPERTIES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS,a person without available shelter is not currently prohibited from camping on the City Hall,Library,
or Public Works properties; and
WHEREAS,behaviors by some of the persons camping on Library property are in conflict with use policies and
not compatible with the Library being a welcoming place to all community members,especially children;and
WHEREAS,the City Hall property will be the location for a Safe Lot program;and
WHEREAS, for the protection of the participants of the Safe Lot program, the City wishes to establish a 350
foot buffer around the Safe Lot property;and
WHEREAS, the buffer will effectively prohibit camping on City Hall property and part of the Public Works
property;and
WHEREAS, to protect building infrastructure and landscaping, the City wishes to prohibit camping within 30
feet of a building.
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Tigard Municipal Code Section 7.80.010 is amended to read as follows (new text in underline,
deleted text in strikcthrough):
"Safe Lot" means the regulated, overnight camping in vehicles as part of an organized
program operated by a nonprofit dedicated to providing houseless services.
SECTION 2: Tigard Municipal Code Section 7.80.030.0 is amended to read as follows (new text in
underline,deleted text in 3trikcthrough):
4. Within 500 feet from a shelter facility or a property where homeless services are provided,
or within 350 feet from a Safe Lot on City property.
10. On the Tigard Public Library property and City Hall property.
11. Within the bark dust area adjacent to the Public Works building.
SECTION 3: This ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and life
safety, an emergency is declared to exist and this ordinance shall be effective July 29, 2024.
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PASSED: By u ri 4 n f 144 5 vote of all council members present after being read by number and
title only,this a 3 ='r day of r:n 1j ,2024.
Jesse B. Raymundo, Deputy City Recorder
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APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this 3 3 day of 14 ty ,2024.
Heidi Lueb,Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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