Violator Letter 1 - 6-6-2023 1 . 1
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TIGARD
City of Tigard
June 06, 2023
Faulkner-Wilson, Sheri
10445 Sw 67th Ave
Tigard, OR 97223
RE: Code Compliance Record Number: HCC2023-00029
Dear Faulkner-Wilson, Sheri:
This requests your cooperation in resolving a complaint that we have received
regarding your property at 10445 SW 67TH AVE, TIGARD, OR 97223 in Tigard.
Code compliance is an important aspect of neighborhood livability and community
pride. The City of Tigard values the quality of our neighborhoods and favors timely
response to code compliance requests. The city particularly appreciates having your
voluntary cooperation and compliance and we look forward to hearing from you.
The complaint indicates that your property is in violation of Tigard Municipal Code
provisions regarding:
6.02.010 Nuisances Affecting the Public Health
6.01.020 Definitions (Inoperable Vehicles, Junk, Parts)
6.02.220 Open Storage of Junk. (Inoperable Vehicles, Junk, Parts)
6.02.230 Scattering Rubbish.
6.02.240 Garbage and Putrescible Waste.
6.02.250 Offensive Wastes Prohibited.
Specifically, it has been reported that there is an openly stored inoperable vehicle,
garbage, waste, and debris on your property.
Please remove the openly stored inoperable vehicle, garbage, waste, and debris 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
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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
maintenance, as well as a description of the city's code compliance process.
6.02.010 Nuisances Affecting the Public Health
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.
6.01.020 Definitions (Inoperable Vehicles, Junk, Parts) As used in this title:
As used in this title:
J. "Inoperable vehicle" means any vehicle which does not display a current
state vehicle license or tags, which cannot be moved without being either
repaired or dismantled, or which is no longer safely usable for the purposes for
which it was manufactured.
K. "Junk" means items that have no apparent utility or are in an unsanitary
condition.
6.02.220 Open Storage of Junk. (Inoperable Vehicles, Junk, Parts)
No person or responsible party shall deposit, store, maintain or keep on any
real property, except in a fully enclosed storage facility, building or garbage
receptacle, any of the following:
A. An icebox or refrigerator, or similar container, which seals essentially
airtight;
B. Inoperable or partially dismantled automobiles, trucks, buses, trailers or
other vehicle equipment or parts thereof in a state of disrepair;
C. Used or dismantled household appliances, furniture, other discards or
junk, for more than five days. (Ord. 18-12 §1; Ord. 12-02 §1)
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)
6.02.240 Garbage and Putrescible Waste.
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)
6.02.250 Offensive Wastes Prohibited.
No person shall have waste on property that is offensive or hazardous to the
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health or safety of others or which creates offensive odors or a condition of
unsightliness. (Ord. 12-02 §1)
You have 20 calendar days from the date of this letter to respond to this compliance
request. The city requires confirmation that your property is in compliance with all
regulations cited above in one of two ways:
• If your property is not currently in compliance, please take appropriate action
to bring your property into compliance and notify the city of this action.
• If you believe you have received this letter in error or you believe your property
is not out of compliance, please contact us so we can discuss this further.
Please respond in writing and reference record number HCC2023-00029. You can
send photos or other documentation to codecompliance@tigard-or.gov, or mail it to
City of Tigard Code Compliance, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223. If you do
not contact us, we will have no way of knowing that the potential code infraction has
been resolved or that the request was in error and we may then follow up with other
actions including on-site inspection and a possible summons and complaint.
This letter also serves as your first formal notice that the City of Tigard may use an
abatement service to correct persistent code infractions. The cost of such abatement
is at the expense of the property owner and can include a lien on the property. This
is in addition to the potential civil penalties discussed above.
Your prompt response will be appreciated. It is important to us that Tigard remain a
safe, clean, and attractive community. Thank you for your assistance in maintaining
Tigard as "A Place to Call Home."
Sincerely,
Code Compliance
City of Tigard
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