HomeMy WebLinkAboutViolator Letter 2 - 6-12-20256/12/2025
City of Tigard
14165 Sw 116th Ter
Tigard, OR 97224
Baird, Frances G
RE: Code Compliance Record Number: NCC2025-00115
Dear Baird, Frances G:
On 5/21/2025, we sent you a letter regarding a code infraction at your property at
14165 SW 116TH TER, TIGARD, OR 97224. In that letter we requested the property
be brought into compliance within 20 calendar days.
It has come to our attention that this alleged infraction persists. This is your second
notice that this property has been reported to be in violation of provisions of the Tigard
Municipal Code (TMC) regarding:
6.02.010 Nuisances Affecting the Public Health
6.02.230 Scattering Rubbish.
6.02.250 Offensive Wastes Prohibited.
6.02.240 Garbage and Putrescible Waste.
Specifically, it has been reported that there is open storage of dog feces, animal
waste, on your property that is creating offensive odor and a breeding ground for
insects and rodents.
Please remove openly stored dog fences, animal waste, on your property.
We have not yet verified these violations nor have we assessed any penalties . If you
can confirm that no violation exists or if you correct it voluntarily within 20 days as
discussed below, we will not assess penalties and there will be no court record.
Each violation described above constitutes a Class One Civil Infraction under the
code and is subject to a penalty of up to $250 per day per violation and/or abatement
by the city at the property owner’s expense .
Included below are the relevant regulations pertaining to property use and
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maintenance, as well as a description of the city’s code compliance process .
6.02.010 Nuisances Affecting the Public Health
6.02.010 Common Nuisances.
No person shall cause or permit a nuisance affecting the public health . The
following are nuisances affecting the public health :
B. Accumulations of debris, rubbish, manure or other refuse that affect the
health of surrounding persons.
E. Any animal, substance or condition on the premises that is in such a state
or condition as to cause an offensive odor detectable at a property line , or that
is in an insanitary condition.
H. Animals, including livestock, or buildings for the purpose of maintaining
livestock or animals, maintained in such places or in such a manner that they
are offensive or annoying to the residents within the immediate vicinity , or
maintaining the premises in such a manner as to be a breeding place or likely
breeding place for rodents, flies and other pests.
6.02.230 Scattering Rubbish.
No person shall deposit upon public or private property any kind of rubbish,
trash, debris, refuse, or any substance that would mar the appearance, create
a stench or fire hazard, detract from the cleanliness or safety of the property
or would be likely to injure a person or animal or damage a vehicle traveling
upon a right-of-way.
(Ord. 12-02 §1)
6.02.250 Offensive Wastes Prohibited .
No person shall have waste on property that is offensive or hazardous to the
health or safety of others or which creates offensive odors or a condition of
unsightliness.
(Ord. 12-02 §1)
6.02.240 Garbage and Putrescible Waste .
A. All solid waste receptacles, including, but not limited to, cans, containers
and drop boxes, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition by the
customer.
B. All putrescible solid wastes shall be removed from any premises at least
once every seven days, regardless of whether or not confined in any
container, compactor, drop box or other receptacle.
(Ord. 12-02 §1)
You now have 10 calendar days from the date of this letter in which to bring your
property into compliance. When compliance is achieved, please notify us in writing
and reference record number NCC2025-00115. You can send photos or other
documentation to codecompliance@tigard-or.gov, or mail to City of Tigard, Code
Compliance, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223.
This also serves as your second notice that the city may use an abatement service to
correct persistent code violations. The cost of such abatement is at the expense of
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the property owner and can include a lien on the property.
If we do not hear from you within 10 days of this letter with confirmation that this
property has achieved compliance, the city may pursue abatement or may serve you
with a summons to municipal court.
Thank you for your assistance in maintaining Tigard as “A Place to Call Home .” It is
important to us that Tigard remains a safe , clean, and attractive community. Your
prompt response in this matter is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Code Compliance
City of Tigard
13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171
TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 • www.tigard-or.gov